Chelsea Lauren/WireImageMetallica has shared a tribute to the late Hal Willner, who co-produced 2011’s Lulu, the band’s polarizing collaborative album with Lou Reed.
Willner, a music industry vet who worked on Saturday Night Live since the ’80s and produced albums for artists including Reed, Marianne Faithful, Laurie Anderson and Lucinda Williams, died Tuesday at age 64 from COVID-19 complications, according to Variety.
“He was a truly inspirational collaborator,” Metallica writes of Willner. “Someone who through his unique combination of musical knowledge and warm personality, invigorated every project he touched, including co-producing our very own collaboration with Lou Reed, 2011’s Lulu.”






