(1943-02-13) February 13, 1943 (age 81) Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Rock
Occupation(s)
Producer
engineer
Years active
1967–present
Labels
ABC
Tumbleweed
Musical artist
William Frank Szymczyk (/ˈsɪmzɪk/; born February 13, 1943) is an American music producer and recording engineer best known for working with rock and blues musicians, most notably the Eagles in the 1970s. He produced many top albums and singles of the 1970s, though—aside from continuing to work with Joe Walsh—he retired from the music business in 1990. He re-emerged in the late 2000s, taking on select projects including the 2007 Eagles album Long Road Out of Eden and the 2008 eponymous debut of Brian Vander Ark.
Unlike many music producers, Szymczyk has no background as a musician. He was originally a sonar operator for the U.S. Navy and took some audio production classes as part of his Navy training. Besides his work with the Eagles, he has produced hit songs and albums for such diverse artists as B.B. King, the Who, Joe Walsh, the James Gang, and Elvin Bishop.
as B.B. King, the Who, Joe Walsh, the James Gang, and Elvin Bishop. BillSzymczyk was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 13, 1943. His mother worked...
Szymczyk is a surname of Polish origin. Notable people with the surname include: BillSzymczyk (born 1943), American music producer and recording engineer...
the Eagles, a group that had recently hired Walsh's producer, BillSzymczyk. At Szymczyk's suggestion, Walsh joined the Eagles in 1975 as the band's guitarist...
1974. Apart from two songs produced by Glyn Johns, it was produced by BillSzymczyk because the group wanted a more rock‑oriented sound instead of the country-rock...
together to create the released version. According to the producer BillSzymczyk, there were 33 edits on the two‑inch master. The final section features...
James Gang release to feature Joe Walsh as guitarist and vocalist and BillSzymczyk as producer and engineer. The album reached Gold status in June 1972...
drums, percussion Michael Brooks – bass Reni Slais – backing vocals BillSzymczyk – producer In 1978, the Julian Laxton Band from South Africa reached...
Additional Rusty Young – pedal steel guitar ("There I Go Again") Production BillSzymczyk – production, engineer, remastering Mike D. Stone – engineer Ted Jensen...
According to Henley, BillSzymczyk, who had produced their previous albums, was a producer on the album, although Henley described Szymczyk's role as that of...
"Will You Love Me Tomorrow", sometimes known as "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow", is a song with words by Gerry Goffin and music composed by Carole King...
Montrose, and producer/guitarist Rick Derringer, with Eagles' producer BillSzymczyk serving as technical director. Montrose had recently left Van Morrison's...
Klein – bass Stephen Jo Bladd – drums Producer: BillSzymczyk Engineers: Allan Blazek, BillSzymczyk Mastering: Zal Schreiber Special assistance: Juke...
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