Peter Collins, producer for Rush, Bon Jovi and more, dies aged 73
nme.comRush and Bon Jovi – has died at the age of 73.It has been reported that the producer passed away in his home in Nashville, Tennessee after battling pancreatic cancer.
Collins credits include Rush’s ‘Power Windows’, Bon Jovi’s ‘These Days’, Queensryche’s ‘Operation: Mindcrime’, Alice Cooper’s ‘Hey Stoopid’, Gary Moore’s ‘After the War’, Jewel‘s ‘Spirit’, Rick Astley‘s ‘Portrait’ and over 50 other albums.Rush paid tribute to the producer with a post on their official Instagram post. “Peter Collins was our beloved producer for 4 albums.
First on ‘Power Windows’ (‘85), then ‘Hold Your Fire’ (‘87), ‘Counterparts’ (‘93) and ‘Test For Echo’ (‘96). We loved seeing him in Nashville when we came through on tour.
He had a mischievous, beaming smile and great sense of humour. He will be so missed…. RIP Mr. Big,” read the caption.A post shared by Rush (@rush)Geddy Lee – the vocalist and bassist for Rush – shared his own tribute to Collins on his official Instagram account. “So sad to hear of the passing of Peter Collins.
