remembering producer Roy Thomas Baker (1946-2025)

Roy Thomas Baker (November 10, 1946 - April 12, 2025)

According to The Metal Archives: "Producer, active from 1970's to 2025. Baker began career at Decca in England aged 14. Moved to Trident Studios. After co-founding Trident's record company Neptune, Baker began working with Queen whom he produced for five albums including the song 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. Baker has produced and added his distinctive sound to artists such as The Cars, Ian Hunter, Nazareth, Guns N' Roses, The Who, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Foreigner, Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, T.Rex, Devo, The Stranglers, Dusty Springfield, Yes, Cheap Trick, Gasolin', The Darkness and The Smashing Pumpkins."

Also, Wikipedia notes: "After co-founding Neptune (Trident's record company), Baker met the rock band Queen. Thus began a relationship lasting for five albums (Queen, Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, A Night at the Opera, and Jazz) and a number of awards including 21 Grammy Awards and several Guinness World Records for the hit song, 'Bohemian Rhapsody.'"

On The Metal Archives, some of his most prominent work is: Dokken - 1984 Alone Again / Just Got Lucky (EP) producer (assistant); and Dokken - 1984 Tooth and Nail producer (associate). Also, Ozzy Osbourne - 1988 No Rest for the Wicked producer, recording.

Queen - Stone Cold Crazy (Official Lyric Video) (from 1974's Sheer Heart Attack)

Dokken - Into The Fire (Official Music Video) (from 1984's Tooth and Nail)