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Producer Willie Mitchell Dies At 81

Willie Mitchell, a record producer, label head and musician who worked with Al Green and other stars, died Tuesday. He was 81.

Mitchell died at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis at 7:25 a.m., more than two weeks after he suffered cardiac arrest Dec. 19, said his son, Lawrence Mitchell.

Willie Mitchell owned Royal Studio where Buddy Guy, John Mayer and many others recorded their music.

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