Paul A. Rothchild
Record producer for The Doors albums
Born
1935
90 years ago
Died
March 30th, 1995
30 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A record producer associated with the American rock band The Doors. Worked on their self-titled debut album and the critically acclaimed 'L.A. Woman.' Contributed to the production of other artists in the 1960s and 1970s, shaping the sound of the era through innovative techniques.
Produced The Doors' first five albums
Produced 'L.A. Woman' in 1971
Instrumental in developing the band's signature sound
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