Terry Melcher
American record producer (1942–2004)
Terrence Paul Melcher (born Terrence Paul Jorden, February 8, 1942 – November 19, 2004) was an American musician and record producer. He was a producer for the Byrds. He produced their hit cover versions of Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" and Pete Seeger's "Turn! Turn! Turn!".[1] He was the son of actress Doris Day and Day's first husband, Al Jorden. Day's third husband, Martin Melcher, adopted him in 1951.[2]
Terry Melcher | |
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 Melcher at left, in the studio with the Byrds' Gene Clark (center) and David Crosby in 1965. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Terrence Paul Jorden |
| Also known as | Terry Day |
| Born | February 8, 1942 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 19, 2004 (aged 62) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, session musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
On November 19, 2004, Melcher died at his home in Beverly Hills, California of melanoma, aged 62.[3]
Sources
change- ↑ Gilliland, John (1969). "Show 33 – Revolt of the Fat Angel: American musicians respond to the British invaders. [Part 1]" (audio). Pop Chronicles. Digital.library.unt.edu. Track 2.
- ↑ "Terry Melcher".
- ↑ Doris Day's beloved son Terry Melcher dies at 62... Archived 2019-05-08 at the Wayback Machine, dorisdaytribute.com, November 25, 2004.
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