Steve Albini, Iconic Rock Producer, Dies of Heart Attack at 61 in Chicago

May 8, 2024, 06:13 PM

Steve Albini, the influential rock producer and musician known for his work with iconic bands such as Nirvana, Pixies, and PJ Harvey, has passed away at the age of 61. Albini, who was a prominent figure in the underground rock scene and a frontman for bands like Big Black and Shellac, died of a heart attack on Tuesday at his home in Chicago. His contributions to music spanned over a thousand album credits and included seminal works like Nirvana's 'In Utero' and the Pixies' 'Surfer Rosa'. Albini was also recognized for his ethical stance in the music industry, famously refusing to take royalty points for his production work.