Famed music producer Phil Spector died in jail a few days ago, and his legacy begs the question – was he a musical genius who committed murder, or a murderer who happened to be a musical genius? 

This week NSTS breaks down the bizarre life of Phil Spector, from the question of his parents being relatives, through his legendary successes as a songwriter and producer, his culture of abuse and cruelty, his alcohol and drug-crazed gun-wielding episodes in the studio, and his conviction for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson.   

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