Kim Fowley
American musician (1939–2015)
Kim Vincent Fowley (July 21, 1939 – January 15, 2015) was an American record producer, singer and musician. He was best known for his role behind a string of novelty and cult pop rock singles in the 1960s, and for managing The Runaways in the 1970s. He was born in Los Angeles, California.
Kim Fowley | |
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| Born | Kim Vincent Fowley July 21, 1939 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 2015 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, impresario, songwriter |
| Years active | 1959–2014 |
| Spouse(s) |
Cynthia Helen Wheelon
(m. 1978; div. 1978)Kara Wright (m. 2004) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop, rock, glam rock, protopunk, alternative rock (as solo artist) |
| Website | www |
Fowley died of bladder cancer in West Hollywood, California at the age of 75.[1]
References
change- ↑ Stutz, Colin (15 January 2015). "Kim Fowley, Legendary Record Producer, Dead at 75". Billboard. ISSN 0006-2510.
Other websites
change- Official website
- Fowley's MySpace page
- "Dead Man Rockin'" Interview with Kim Fowley 2013 Rocker Magazine Archived 2013-09-30 at the Wayback Machine
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