The Grammy Award-winning producer and music engineer, Phil Ramone, died at the age of 72 on Saturday. See how the music world is mourning below.
Matthew Morrison: “I’m filled with sadness at the news of Phil Ramone’s passing. He was a great friend and made music the right way.”
Ben Folds: “RIP Phil Ramone. Brilliant generous talented man. Shaped and changed recorded music-left trail of inspired people.
John Legend: “RIP Phil Ramone. Legendary producer. I feel fortunate to have had the change to work with him.”
Diane Warren: “One of not only the greatest producers EVER but one of the greatest people EVER, Phil Ramone has passed away. So sorry to hear this.”
Bette Midler: “Phil Ramone, a giant in the recording world; kind beyond words. Goodbye..”
Josh Groban: “I’m filled with sadness at the news of Phil Ramone’s passing. He was a great friend and made music the right way.”
Moby: “#PhilRamone one of my favorite people on the planet passed away today. he was unbelievably talented and unbelievably kind and decent.”
Tony Bennett issued a statement on Facebook, saying, “Phil Ramone was a lovely person and a very gifted musician and producer. It was a joy to have him work with me in the recording studio on so many projects as he had a wonderful sense of humor and a deep love of music . . . his passing is a great loss.”
