Lou Reizner

Hard rock, Record Producer

1934 – 1977

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Who was Lou Reizner?

Lou Reizner was a record producer, A&R executive and head of Mercury Records European operations. As a producer, he is perhaps best known for Rod Stewart's first two solo albums, for the orchestral version of The Who's rock opera Tommy, and Rick Wakeman's Journey to the Centre of the Earth. As an A&R executive, he signed Van der Graaf Generator and arranged a US deal for David Bowie. He had one child, Claudia Collingbourne.

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Born
1934
Chicago
Also known as
  • Reizner, Lou
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Died
Jun 26, 1977
London

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on July 23, 2013

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