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Jack Douglas was a top‑flight rock producer whose career peaked in the 1970s and early 1980s. He engineered and produced John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s seminal 1980 album Double Fantasy, as well as several landmark records for Aerosmith, including the hard‑rock classics Rocks and Toys in the Attic. Douglas also helped shape the debut album of Cheap Trick and contributed to Patti Smith’s experimental Radio Ethiopia, among other influential projects.

His production style was noted for capturing raw energy while delivering polished, radio‑ready sound, earning him a reputation as one of the era’s most sought‑after studio architects. Over the decades he worked with a wide range of artists across rock, pop, and punk, leaving an indelible imprint on the sound of modern music.

Jack Douglas died on Monday at the age of 80, as announced by his family via social media. The cause of death was not disclosed. His legacy endures through the timeless recordings he helped bring to life, influencing generations of musicians and producers.