Roy Thomas Baker.
British record producer, songwriter, arranger (1946–2025)
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About Roy Thomas Baker
Roy Thomas Baker was an English record producer, songwriter and arranger who produced rock and pop songs, best known for producing five out of the first seven albums by British rock band Queen and the first four albums by American rock band the Cars.
Everything about Roy Thomas Baker →- Occupation
- record producer, audio engineer, songwriter, music arranger
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Born
- November 10, 1946
- Died
- April 12, 2025
- Website
- http://www.roythomasbaker.com/