Producer PETER COLLINS (RUSH, QUEENSRŸCHE, ALICE COOPER) Has Died At 73 Years Old

Legendary document producer Peter Collins – the person liable for classics from bands like Rush, Queensrÿche, Alice Cooper, and extra – has sadly died at 73 years outdated.

Rush posted of Collins‘ passing on their Instagram web page, saying: “Peter Collins was our beloved producer for 4 albums. First on Energy Home windows (’85),then Maintain Your Fireplace (’87),Counterparts (’93) and Check For Echo (’96). We liked seeing him in Nashville after we got here by means of on tour. He had a mischievous, beaming smile and nice sense of humour. He shall be so missed…. RIP Mr. Massive“.

Rush bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee added: “So unhappy to listen to of the passing of Peter Collins. An expensive, expensive good friend and producer of 4 completely different Rush albums. In periods within the 80’s and 90’s we had some unbelievable musical adventures collectively, in varied studios throughout the globe. He actually was our Mr. Massive… along with his ever current cigar and fixed good humour. After hitting the document button, I can nonetheless hear him say ‘OK boys, from the topping … no stopping!’

“We love ya B, relaxation in peace and thanks from the underside of our hearts.”

Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson added: “Peter Collins will ceaselessly dwell in my reminiscence as Mr. Massive, sitting at his management centre beside a recording console along with his ubiquitous instruments: a authorized pad, an ashtray and a Monte Cristo No. 2.

“Love you B. Farewell.”

Fellow grasp of progressive rock Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy added: ” Unhappy to listen to of the passing of legendary Producer Peter Collins. I had the consideration of working with Peter making the primary Flying Colours album again in 2011. He additionally Produced such traditional albums as Rush‘s Energy Home windows & Counterparts and Queensrÿche‘s Operation: Mindcrime & Empire amongst so many others…He was an absolute pleasure to work with and gave us so many nice reminiscences and hilarious expressions & quotes that we nonetheless reference to at the present time…(that’s his voice that kicks off the first FC album ‘standby studio and good luck’) #RIPPeterCollins”.