Sad news to report. Legendary producer Chris Tsangarides, the man behind the knobs of treasured heavy metal classics such as Judas Priest’s Painkiller, Thin Lizzy’s Thunder And Lightning and Anvil’s Metal On Metal, has died at the age of 61.
His daughter Anastasia Tsangarides issued the following statement via Facebook:
“It is with complete and utter sadness that I need to tell you all that our beloved father and my mums best friend Chris Tsangarides passed away peacefully last night after another brave battle with pneumonia as well as heart failure. We really are appreciating your messages of love and kindness but we are struggling to reply to them. With all our love and thanks from us all. Jane, Theo, Louis, Paris, Samantha and Casey. We’re gonna miss you everyday of our lives xxxxxxxxx.”
Chris took his first job at the legendary Morgan Studios in 1975, which later became Battery Studios. He produced his first record at the tender age of 21.
Later he was based in a residential studio retreat on the South Coast of England.
Chris also appeared in the movie ‘Anvil: The Story of Anvil’.
TMD sends out condolences to Chris’ family, friends and fans all over the world. He will be missed.
Source: Metal Rules
https://www.facebook.com/chris.tsangarides.1
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