Legendary musician, producer Steve Albini dead at 61
Steve Albini, an alternative-rock pioneer and legendary producer who shaped the musical landscape through his work with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and more, has died. He was 61.
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![Steve Albini performs onstage with the band Shellac during FYF Fest 2016 at Los Angeles Sports Arena on Aug. 27, 2016. Albini, a celebrated and influential voice in the music industry, is dead at 61. A man wearing a graphic t shirt and jeans plays guitar onstage.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7198208.1715201525!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/596734390.jpg)
Steve Albini, an alternative-rock pioneer and legendary producer who shaped the musical landscape through his work with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and more, has died. He was 61.