Kim Fowley: Music Producer and Manager of The Runaways Dies at 75

Kim Fowley was an American producer, songwriter and impresario. Born on July 21, 1939, in Los Angeles, he worked in the music business from his teens.

He produced the novelty hit "Alley Oop" (1960) for the Hollywood Argyles, which reached No. 1, and "Popsicles and Icicles." He formed and managed the all-girl band the Runaways in the 1970s, which launched Joan Jett and Lita Ford.

He worked with many bands and was known as a colorful figure. Fowley died of bladder cancer in Hollywood on January 15, 2015, at age 75.

Achievements: Producer of "Alley Oop," manager of The Runaways.

Birth: July 21, 1939 - Los Angeles, California.

Profession: Record producer.

Interesting Facts: He was portrayed by Michael Shannon in The Runaways.