Legendary rock/pop producer; legendary psychotic recluse and twisted genius. Sonic svengali of the original girl groups; one - the Ronettes - included his then-wife Ronnie. Inventor of the "Wall of Sound", achieved originally by recording, live, a roomful of drummers, pianists, guitarists, etc. In mono. Helped turn The Beatles' muddled Get Back soundtrack into the Let It Be LP. Fought The Ramones to a standstill, resulting in the End of the Century LP.