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Roger S. Nichols (September 22, 1944 – April 9, 2011) was an American seven-time Grammy Award-winning recording engineer and producer.

Nichols was best known for his work with the group Steely Dan and John Denver, but his work includes numerous major music acts including the Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa, Crosby Stills & Nash, Al Di Meola, Roy Orbison, Cass Elliot, Plácido Domingo, Gloria Estefan, Diana Ross, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Rickie Lee Jones, Kenny Loggins, Mark Knopfler, Eddie Murphy, Michael McDonald, James Taylor, and Toots Thielemans, among others. In 2006 Nichols' work was formally recognized by The Recording Academy (Grammys) Producers and Engineers Wing.

In May 2010 Nichols was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Nichols died at home from his illness surrounded by his family and friends.




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