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Hal Willner (April 6, 1956 – April 7, 2020) was an American music producer working in recording, films, television, and live events. He was best known for assembling tribute albums and events featuring a wide variety of artists and musical styles ( jazz , classical , rock , Tin Pan Alley ).
Apr 8, 2020 · The record and concert producer Hal Willner at his studio in Manhattan in 2017. “All these styles of music, I thought they were different,” a colleague said. “Hal just saw it all as one thing.”...
- John Leland
Apr 7, 2020 · Hal Willner was a respected producer who worked with Lou Reed, Marianne Faithfull, and many others. He also curated eclectic tribute albums and chose the music for SNL skits.
Apr 7, 2020 · Hal Willner, known for his eclectic tribute albums and concerts, and as the long-time sketch music producer for “Saturday Night Live,” passed away from COVID-19 complications. He had worked with artists like Marianne Faithfull, Lou Reed, Elvis Costello and many more.
Apr 8, 2020 · Generations of “Saturday Night Live” talent are paying tribute to Hal Willner, a longtime staff member of the show who is being remembered for his lovable weirdness as much as his musical genius....
Apr 8, 2020 · METALLICA has paid tribute to producer Hal Willner, who died Tuesday (April 7) at age 64. His spokesperson, Blake Zidell, said Willner had symptoms consistent with COVID-19 but had not been...
Apr 7, 2020 · Hal Willner, a record producer famed for his left-of-center tribute albums and concerts, and as the longtime sketch music producer for "Saturday Night Live," has died of...