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Steve Albini Dies: Nirvana Producer Was 61


Steve Albini, a singer and guitarist best known for producing some of the most groundbreaking and influential albums of the alt-rock genre, died of a heart attack at his recording studio Electrical Audio. He was 61. Albini’s death was first confirmed and reported by Pitchfork. A frontman for bands Big Black, Rapeman and Shellac, Albini […]

Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Steve Albini, a singer and guitarist best known for producing some of the most groundbreaking and influential albums of the alt-rock genre, died of a heart attack at his recording studio Electrical Audio. A frontman for bands Big Black, Rapeman and Shellac, Albini produced seminal albums by Nirvana, Pixies, P.J. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy.

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