Guide Note

Joe Meek was an English music producer and songwriter who is cited as being rock n' roll's first independent producer.

Fast Facts

Name: Robert George Meek
Born: April 5, 1929
Died: February 3, 1967 (age 37)
Genre(s): Pop Music, Rock
Origin: London, England
Active: 1954-1967
Label: Triumph Records
Received an Ivor Novello Award

Career

Joe Meek's recording studio was located in his cramped home at 304 Holloway Road. His pioneering use of over-dubbing, editing, and homemade electronics earned him recognition as one of rock's most imaginative producers. Between 1962 and 1967 he recorded a string of hits, the most famous was "Telstar" by The Tornados.

Death

In the years leading up to his death, Meek became depressed and paranoid. On February 3, 1967 Meek killed himself and his landlord, Violet Shenton, with a single barreled shotgun.

Categories

Entertainment | Music | Experimental | Rock | Pop Music | Classic Rock

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Joe Meek

The Mahalo Top 7

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Article: "The Earth Reinherits Joe Meek" (February 8, 1996)
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YouTube Video: A Life in The Death of Joe Meek (Time: 1:36)

Joe Meek News and Articles

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PopMatters: Carry on Compressing!: Joe Meek and 1960s Britain (July 5, 2007)
guardian.co.uk: Meek by Name, Wild By Nature (November 12, 2006)
BBC Gloucestershire: Joe Meek (1929-1967) (October 3, 2007)
PLAYBILL: Joe Meek Rocks Again As Telstar Opening in London June 24 (June 24, 2005)
GIGWISE.com: Rock Maverick Joe Meek Legacy To Be Released (May 28, 2005)
BNET: The Joe Meek Curse (January 20, 2001)

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MOG Blog Post: Telstar Tuesday - Joe Meek Died for Your Sins (October 7, 2007)
Spinner: Twisted Tales: Producer Joe Meek Makes One Last Two-Sided Hit (June 8, 2007)
I Hear a New World Blog Post: I Hear a New World (January 18, 2008)
The Rising Storm Blog Post: Joe Meek & The Blue Men “I Hear A New World” (November 18, 2007)
Clicker Conspiracy: Joe Meek: I Hear a New World (January 20, 2006)

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