This Friday's Playlist is a tribute to legendary music producer Jack Douglas, who passed away on May 11th. His death closes the chapter on one of rock’s most eclectic studio careers. Best known for helping shape Aerosmith’s defining 1970s run, including Toys in the Attic and Rocks, Douglas was the architect behind classics like “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion,” records that helped codify hard rock excess without sacrificing sharp songwriting. He later co-produced John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Double Fantasy, forever linking his name to Lennon’s final studio recordings, including “(Just Like) Starting Over” and “Kiss Kiss Kiss.” His résumé was broader than many realize, stretching from the feral poetry of Patti Smith Group’s Radio Ethiopia to cult favorites by Zebra, Clutch, Slash's Snakepit and Local H. This playlist traces that range through the verified highlights, moving from arena-sized staples to overlooked deep cuts that reveal just how wide Douglas’ reach really was.
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