Richard Perry
American record producer (1942–2024)
Biography
Richard Van Perry (June 18, 1942 – December 24, 2024) was an American record producer. He began his musical career as a performer while attending Poly Prep, his high school in Brooklyn. After graduating from college he rose through the late 1960s and early 1970s to become a successful and popular record producer. He had more than twelve Gold records to his credit by 1982, four of which went Platinum.
From 1978 to 1983 he ran his own record label, Planet Records, which scored a string of hits with the main act on its roster, pop and R&B group the Pointer Sisters. After Planet's sale to RCA Records, Perry continued his work in the music industry as an independent producer. With hit records stretching from the 1960s through the 2000s, his successful modern releases included albums by Rod Stewart and Carly Simon. In 1972 he produced Simon's hit single "You're So Vain".
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- RCA Records
- Warner Records Inc.
- Columbia Records
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Rebecca Broussard
- Parents
- Mack PerrySylvia Perry
Quick answers about Richard Perry
- How old was Richard Perry?
- Richard Perry died on December 24, 2024 at the age of 82.
- When is Richard Perry's birthday?
- Richard Perry was born on June 18, 1942.
- Where was Richard Perry born?
- Richard Perry was born in Brooklyn.
- What is Richard Perry's zodiac sign?
- Richard Perry's zodiac sign is Gemini.
- What is Richard Perry's nationality?
- Richard Perry is a citizen of United States.
- What does Richard Perry do?
- Richard Perry is known as record producer, composer, musician, bandleader.
- Who has Richard Perry been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Richard Perry's spouse is or was Rebecca Broussard.
