Iron Maiden and Deep Purple producer Martin Birch dies, age 71
As well as helming Maiden's classic albums, the Brit worked with Whitesnake, Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath
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Iron Maiden and Deep Purple producer Martin Birch dies, age 71
As well as helming Maiden's classic albums, the Brit worked with Whitesnake, Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath
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