

As far as legendary producers go, Jack Richardson (1929-2011) may not have the instant name recognition of George Martin or Quincy Jones. But tune into any oldies radio station and it should only be a matter of minutes before you'll hear a canonical song bearing his stamp. From The Guess Who's border-breaching American Woman to Alice Cooper's breakthrough album Love It to Death to Bob Seger's eternally smooth Night Moves, Richardson's deep discography is a wood-paneled rec-room shrine to the glory of classic rock.