Ronnie Spector shared a statement about Phil Spector’s death after the death of the music producer was confirmed earlier today.
The singer Ronettes was married to the producer between 1968 and 1974, and adopted three children with him. She accused him of imprisoning her in his mansion, sabotaging her career and tormenting her psychologically.
Sharing a picture of you with your ex-husband in the studio, Spector wrote: “It’s a sad day for music and a sad day for me.
“When I was working with Phil Spector, watching him create in the recording studio, I knew I was working with the best. He was in complete control, driving everyone. So much to love in those days. “
She went on to say that meeting and falling in love with him “was like a fairy tale” and that the “magical music” they made together was “inspired by our love”. “I loved him madly and gave him my heart and soul,” she said.
Spector continued: “The magical music that we managed to make together was inspired by our love. I loved him madly and gave my heart and soul to him.
“As I said many times while he was alive, he was a brilliant producer, but a terrible husband. Unfortunately, Phil was unable to live and work outside the recording studio. Darkness settled in, many lives were damaged. “
She concluded the post by saying: “I still smile whenever I listen to the songs we did together, and I will always smile. The music will be forever. “
Phil Spector is said to have contracted coronavirus four weeks ago and was taken to the prison hospital where he was serving 19 years in prison for the murder of Lana Clarkson in 2003. He recovered enough to be released back to prison, but reportedly he relapsed and was taken back to the hospital when he had trouble breathing. He died yesterday (January 16) at the age of 81.