Phil Spector sentenced 19 years to life in prison for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson

Phil Spector sentenced 19 years for murder

Phil Spector, 69, music producer was sentenced 19 years to life in prison for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson. Lana Clarkson who was shot through the mouth in the music producer’s home six years ago. His first trial ended in a mistrial.

Lana Clarkson (who died at the age of 40) was most famous as the star of Roger Corman’s 1985 cult film classic “Barbarian Queen.”

Phil Spector gained fame decades ago for what became known as the “Wall of Sound” recording technique that changed rock music.