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“My ambition was to be a record producer, and I had started doing that in the late '60s with my work with the MC5 and my friend Livingston Taylor.”

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Jon Landau, born on May 14, 1947, is a renowned record producer. He has extensive experience in the music production field and has collaborated with many renowned artists, making significant contributions to the film and music industries. more

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