David May, Two-Time Grammy-Winning Producer and Former Warner Records VP, Dies at 68
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Summary
David May, a two-time Grammy-winning music producer and longtime VP at Warner Records and Rhino Entertainment, died April 13 in Nashville at age 68 from natural causes. He specialized in new audio formats and mastering, working with major acts including Eagles, Led Zeppelin, George Harrison, Madonna, Metallica, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, R.E.M., Green Day, and many others across studio sessions and live arena performances.
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He was 68.
Deadline confirmed that he died April 13 in Nashville of natural causes.
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