Phil Spector. . . .and the verdict is?

Hi Jennifer: I know that people, in general, are suckers for celebrities and that in your "friends blog" people will talk about almost anything so I have to mention the buzz in Los Angeles during the past week and even right this very minute is the jury verdict of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame music producer Phil Spector. The history and personality of Spector is incredible and worth reading and learning about.

The six men and six women began their deliberations on March 26 where they deliberated for almost 27 hours. Jurors must decide whether Spector, 69 is guilty or not guilty of second-degree murder or a lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter for the death of 40 year old Lana Clarkson. Clarkson's past and reputation have always been cause for suspicion whenever anyone speaks or writes about her or this case.

The prosecutor claim that Spector murdered her and Spector claims that she committed accidental suicide.
When Spector was charged in the death of Clarkson she was found dead, slumped in a chair in the foyer of Spector's mansion with a gunshot wound through the roof of her mouth. Yuuuck!

A mistrial was declared in Spector's first trial in September 2007. After deliberating 15 days, jurors told Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler that they were unable to reach a verdict. However, the vote was 10-2 in favor of conviction.

Spector, at one point during the trial, showed up for court in this hairdo to the shock and amazement of everyone and the photo has become legendary. He is largely a recluse and rarely leaves his incredibly huge mansion. Some people say he should have plead insanity and the rumors of his playing Russian Roulette with women makes a person wonder why anyone would ever go to his house in the first place. Can you imagine the conversation. ". . . come on over, we'll have some wine, listen to some music, play a little Russian Roulette. . . ." What a charmer!

Spector produced The Beatles "Let it be" album, John Lennon's "Imagine" album and the Ramon's album "End of the Century" to name just a few.

This should be interesting.

Lynn, Los Angeles.