Peter Collins, Producer Of Rush And Bon Jovi Music Dies At The Age Of 73

Peter Collins, a famous music producer from England (Instagram @rush)

JAKARTA - Peter Collins, known as a music producer, media broadcaster, and audio engineer from England, reportedly died at the age of 73.

It did not explain in detail when Collins died, but he breathed his last after recently battling cancer.

Throughout his journey in the music industry, Peter Collins has been a producer for world's top musicians, such as Bon Jovi, Rush, Alice Cooper, Gary Moore, Air Supply, Suicidal Tendencies, Nanci Griffith, Josh Joplin, Marijuana Ullman, Drake Bell, and many more.

Rushes who felt lost over Collins' departure, expressed sorrow through the official Instagram account. They reminisce about the collaboration with the producer that has been established since 1985.

"Peter Collins is our beloved producer for 4 albums. First on Power Windows (1985), then Hold Your Fire (1987), Counterparts (1993) and Test For Echo (1996). We love seeing him in Nashville when we tour. He has a naughty, cheerful smile and a high sense of humor. He will miss it... RIP Mr. Big," Rush wrote in the caption.

Geddy Lee, the Rush vocalist and bassist also shared his respect for Collins on his official Instagram account. "It's really sad to hear the death of Peter Collins. A friend and producer of 4 different Rush albums. During the period of the 80s and 90s we went on an amazing musical adventure together, in various studios around the world."

"He's really Mr. Big us, with his always there cigars and his always good humor. After pressing the record button, I can still hear him say 'OK guys, from above... don't stop!' We love you B, talk calmly and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. the deepest. "