Photos show the toll of prison and age on pop legend Phil Spector
Photos show the changing looks of music producer jailed for murder
Two newly released photos of Phil Spector show the toll of age and prison on the once flamboyant music legend.
The most recent photo shows a bald, sombre-looking 73-year-old Spector staring straight into the camera on October 28 last year. Another photo is dated July 24, 2013.
A California Department of Corrections spokeswoman said the October picture was taken when the former music producer was moved to the prison system's huge California Heath Care Facility in Stockton. The facility provides medical and mental health care to the state's sickest inmates, including those with chronic conditions.
The spokeswoman said she could not reveal details of Spector's health because of state medical privacy regulations. He is serving 19 years to life for the 2003 killing of actress Lana Clarkson.
Spector revolutionised rock music before his genius was eclipsed by decades of bizarre behaviour that culminated in his conviction for murder. He claimed he was innocent and his defence team argued that Clarkson, despondent over a fading acting career, killed herself at his castle-like home.
His appearance in bizarre wigs at his trials and testimony about violent behaviour tarnished his reputation as a musical genius who created the "Wall of Sound" that merged beautiful vocal harmonies with lavish orchestral arrangements to produce such pop hits as Da Doo Ron Ron, Be My Baby and He's a Rebel. His production of the Righteous Brothers' version of You've Lost that Loving Feeling remains a classic.