Robert George Meek (1929 - 1967)

Born 5 Apr 1929 in Newent, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

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Died 3 Feb 1967 at age 37 in London, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Joe Meek is Notable.

Joe Meek is considered one the most influential record producers. He founded R.G.M Sound (later Meeksville Sound), he recorded many artists and over 600 songs at 304 Holloway Road, London. Some of those artists were: Heinz Burt (1942-2000), John Leyton, Screamin’ Lord Sutch, The Honeycombs, The Tornados and many more. He often collaborated with Geoffrey Goddard (1937-2000)

He recorded a few number one records: “Johnny Remember Me” - John Leyton (1961)

“Telstar” - The Tornados (1962)

“Have I The Right?” - The Honeycombs (1964)

Other Hits:

"Angela Jones" - Michael Cox (1960)

"Just Like Eddie" - Heinz (1963)

“Jack The Ripper” - Screamin’ Lord Sutch (1963)

"Please Stay" - The Cryin' Shames (1966)

Joe Meek committed Suicide on February 3rd 1967 after murdering his land lady Mrs Shenton.

Sources

See Also;

• "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVCL-5J65 : 1 November 2021), Robert G Meek, 1967.

• Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
  Find A Grave: Memorial #3707 (accessed 27 June 2023)
  Memorial page for Joe Meek (5 Apr 1929-3 Feb 1967), citing Newent Cemetery, Newent, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England (plot: Block C, 99, middle); Maintained by Find a Grave.

• Wikipedia contributors, "Joe Meek", Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, (accessed 2023-05-15)

• Wikidata: Item Q741007