Even before he was convicted for second-degree murder, music producerPhil Spectorwas threatening women with a gun.
Cher began her career as a back-up vocalist on several records that he produced.
Eventually, Cher and Spector parted ways as she forged a career as a solo artist.
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During this time, Spector asked Cher andHarry Nilssonto occasionally sing back-up onJohn Lennon’sRock ‘n’ Rollalbum.
Cher decided to drive to Spector’s house and immediately confront him about the release.
When she arrived, he met her in a room with a pool table.
“I went in and gave him a hug,” she writes.
“Then I told him, ‘Phillip, you know it’s possible for you to’t do this.
Harry’s on one label, I’m on another, and you put it out under yours.
What were you thinking?'”
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Spector didn’t take well to Cher’s questioning.
“He told me he could do whatever he wanted.
He said our record companies could sue him if they didn’t like it.
Then he picked up a revolver that I hadn’t previously noticed lying on the green felt.”
Cher, however, refused to be intimidated.
This is me, Cher, okay?
You’ve known me since I was sixteen and you’re going to attempt to do this with me?
In 2003, Spector shot actress Lana Clarkson in the mouth, killing her.
He spent the remainder of his years in prison anddied in 2021.
