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Terry Melcher

American record producer (1942–2004)

  • Fame58.1
  • Momentum10.7
  • Wikipedia40.3K
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Lived 1942–2004, aged 62United States
United States flagUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
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    15 languages
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  • Era
    1942–2004
    Aged 62
  • Known for
    Chaos: The Manson Murd…
    2025
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Updated 2026-07-04

Terrence Paul Melcher was an American record producer, singer, and songwriter who was instrumental in shaping the mid-to-late 1960s California sound and folk rock movements. His best-known contributions were producing the Byrds' first two albums Mr. Tambourine Man (1965) and Turn! Turn! Turn! (1965) as well as most of the hit recordings of Paul Revere & the Raiders and Gentle Soul. He is also known for his collaboration with Bruce Johnston and for his association with the Manson Family.

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58.1
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Momentum10.7
Historical16.1
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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