Spencer Proffer has been a songwriter, music producer, executive and more since the 1960s.He’s produced music from artists such as Tina Turner, Heart, the Little River Band, and Quiet Riot. Proffer eventually ventured into producing music documentaries such as “The Day the Music Died,” which details the making and influence of the song “American Pie” by Don McLean. A New Mexico native, Proffer will return to the Land of Enchantment for a screening of the film at the Rio Grande Theatre on October 17th for the Las Cruces International Film Festival. Scott Brocato spoke with Proffer about the film, his career as a music producer, and his New Mexico roots.
Scott Brocato:
Talk about your roots in New Mexico, coming to America with your parents when you were five…