Industry May 13, 2026

Jack Douglas, Producer For John Lennon, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick Dies at 80

The legend who died on Monday (May 11) worked on such landmark albums as Patti Smith's Radio Ethiopia and Aerosmith's Get Your Wings.

Originally published by Billboard
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Jack Douglas, Producer For John Lennon, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick Dies at 80

Producer Jack Douglas, known for his work with John Lennon, Aerosmith, and Cheap Trick, has died at the age of 80. He passed away on Monday, May 11. Douglas was involved in the production of significant albums such as Patti Smith's "Radio Ethiopia" and Aerosmith's "Get Your Wings."