David Bowie and The Kinks producer Shel Talmy dies aged 87

Rock producer Shel Talmy has passed away after suffering a stroke at his home in Los Angeles over the weekend, as confirmed by a post on social media.

Born in Chicago in 1937, Talmy started out as a recording engineer in early '60s L.A. He moving to London soon after, where he became an influential producer in the burgeoning rock scene that would quickly transform into the British invasion a few years down the line. During his lifetime, Talmy produced several iconic records, including The Kink's first seven albums, The Who's 1965 LP My Generation as well as a some early David Bowie tracks, like 'I Pity The Fool' and 'You've Got A Habit Of Leaving' .

"Hi to all, and many thanks to all of you who have been reading my rock stories for all this time, it has been greatly appreciated," reads a posthumous Facebook post.  "Please note, that if you're reading this now, this is my final vignette, as I am no longer residing on this plane of existence, and have “moved on”, to wherever that may be. I'd like to think there is something beyond where I was to where I am now, assuming that the millions of suppositions as to what is next, are accurate.

"I'd like to think that I'm thoroughly enjoying my new “residence”, and that the countless rumors that there is a big working "studio in the sky" are true, and that we are, dare I say, making heavenly music!
I am also hoping that I am currently engaged in renewing relationships with a ton of friends and acquaintances, many of which go back for decades.

"I've had a good run, and I am delighted it lasted as long as it did. I'm also delighted that I am told I have a legacy that will last even longer. I look forward to meeting some of you in the future who are reading this, but LOL, don't hurry to get here, I'm not going anywhere!"