Mutt Lange is a renowned record producer and songwriter from South Africa who has produced some of the most successful albums of all time. He is known for his work on albums from the likes of Def Leppard, AC/DC, Bryan Adams, and Shania Twain. He is considered to be one of the most successful and influential record producers of all time. In this article, we take a look at Mutt Lange’s early life, career, and personal life.
Early Life of Mutt Lange
Mutt Lange was born in Muizenberg, South Africa in 1948. He showed an interest in music from an early age and started playing guitar at the age of 11. He attended the University of Stellenbosch where he studied economics and law. During his time at university, he started a band called “Hocus” and wrote his first songs. After graduating from university, he moved to London and started working as a recording engineer.
Career and Musical Achievements
In 1977, Mutt Lange started working as a record producer and songwriter. He wrote and produced several albums for AC/DC including “Highway to Hell” and “Back in Black”. In 1981, he wrote and produced the album “Pyromania” for Def Leppard which was a massive success. He also wrote and produced the albums “Cuts Like a Knife” and “Reckless” for Bryan Adams. In 1995, he wrote and produced the album “The Woman in Me” for Shania Twain which was a massive success and sold over 20 million copies.
Personal Life of Mutt Lange
Mutt Lange was married to singer-songwriter Shania Twain from 1993 to 2010. They have two sons together, Eja and Johan. In 2010, Lange and Twain divorced due to his extramarital affair with Twain’s best friend, Marie-Anne Thiébaud. He is currently married to Thiébaud and they have a daughter together.
Mutt Lange is one of the most successful and influential record producers of all time. His work on albums such as “Highway to Hell”, “Back in Black”, “Pyromania”, “Cuts Like a Knife”, “Reckless”, and “The Woman in Me” has made him a household name. His personal life has been tumultuous, but he continues to produce and write music to this day.
