Wall of Pain: The Biography of Phil Spector

About this book

Through the 1960s he was the Tycoon Of Teen. Through the 1970s he was the Mad Genius. And for the next 20 years until the death of actress Lana Clarkson threw him back under the spotlight he was rocks most legendary recluse. Phil Spector defined the way we listen to music and by refusing to play the game helped to define the way we look at modern celebrities. Wall Of Pain: The Biography Of Phil Spector tells the complete story of the producers remarkable journey from working-class Brooklyn boy to universally respected recording wizard. Going beyond the lurid headlines to investigate the truths behind the myths Wall Of Pain unravels the career of one of rocks most misunderstood figures. And through interviews with ex-wife Ronnie Spector close friend Doc Pomus Sonny Bono and others the legend of the studio is brought to life.