Phil Spector on trial for murder

• 19th Mar 2007

The murder trial of music producer Phil Spector is to begin with the selection of a jury of twelve from 300 candidates.

Mr Spector is best-known for his so-called “Wall of Sound” technique, employed on songs by the Beatles, the Ramones, the Ronettes and the Righteous Brothers, as well as on his famous album of Christmas music.

The opening statements are unlikely to begin before the end of April.

Lana Clarkson died from a single shot in February 2003. Mr Spector denies murder, claiming she committed suicide.

The trial will be televised.

(Pic + info courtesy of BBC)