Terry Melcher, 62; Songwriter, Singer Produced Hit Records
LA Times
Terry Melcher, surfin’-era singer, songwriter and recording executive who produced the Byrds’ No. 1 hits “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Turn, Turn, Turn” and co-wrote the Beach Boys’ “Kokomo,” has died. He was 62. Melcher, who also worked on several projects with his mother, actress and singer Doris Day, died of cancer Friday night in his Beverly Hills home, publicist Linda Dozoretz said Saturday.
