Overview
- Roy Thomas Baker, known for co-producing Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' died at his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, at the age of 78.
- Baker's career began as a second engineer at Decca Studios in London, where he worked with industry legends like Gus Dudgeon and Tony Visconti.
- He co-produced Queen's first four albums, including the landmark 'A Night at the Opera,' which featured the iconic 'Bohemian Rhapsody.'
- Baker also produced The Cars' first four albums, helping to shape their sound and launching hits like 'Just What I Needed' and 'My Best Friend’s Girl.'
- In addition to his production work, Baker served as an A&R executive at Elektra Records, where he signed major acts such as Metallica and 10,000 Maniacs.