Bruce Fairbairn
Bruce Earl Fairbairn ( born December 30, 1949 in Vancouver, British Columbia; † 17 May 1999 Vancouver, British Columbia ) was a music producer in the 1980s and 1990s. He produced many albums known rock musicians, among others, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, AC / DC, Van Halen and Scorpions. He was owner and operator of Little Mountain Sound Studios in his hometown of Vancouver.
Career
Early career
As a child, learned Fairbairn, playing the trumpet. At the age of 30 he won three Canadian Juno " Producer of the Year " awards for work with his band at the 1980 Prism album Young and Restless. With Loverboys eponymous debut album began his career with hits like Turn Me Loose and The Kid Is Hot Tonite. His work with Blue Öyster Cult and crocus made him one of the most famous hard rock producer.
International success
Produced 1986 Fairbairn Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet, with more than twelve million copies sold in the U.S. alone. His next big production, Aerosmith's Permanent Vacation (1987 ), generated a number of hits such as Dude ( Looks Like a Lady ), Angel and Rag Doll. Fairbairn also produced Aerosmith's Pump, which brought sales of more than seven million dollars.
Death
After the recording sessions for the album The Ladder Yes Fairbairn on 17 May 1999 by Jon Anderson was found dead at his home in Vancouver. He is survived by his wife Julie, with whom he has three sons.