Robert John Mutt Lange : Ask Biography

Personal information

Birth name

Robert John Lange

Also known as

"Mutt" Lange

Born

November 11, 1948(age 62)
Mufulira, Northern Rhodesia

Origin

United Kingdom

Genres

Rock, pop, country

Occupation

record producer, songwriter

Instruments

Bass, Guitar, Background vocals

Years active

1974 � present

Associated acts

Shania Twain, Def Leppard, AC/DC, The Boomtown Rats, Outlaws, Foreigner, Bryan Adams, Nickelback, Maroon 5, Lady GaGa

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Robert John "Mutt" Lange (c-eniconˈlæŋ; born November 11, 1948) is a Zambian-born British record producer and songwriter, usually known by his nickname "Mutt". Lange is one of the most successful producers in rock history. He has produced albums for artists such as AC/DC, Nickelback, Def Leppard, Outlaws, Foreigner, The Cars, Bryan Adams, Billy Ocean, Savoy Brown and The Corrs. His past projects included producing and writing songs with Canadian country singer and ex-wife Shania Twain. Her 1997 album, Come on Over, which he produced, is the best selling record by any female artist of all time. Lange's latest project is a track called "Yoü and I" on Lady Gaga's second studio album, Born This Way.

A strict vegetarian and a follower of Sant Mat, Lange has not given an interview of any kind for decades, and prefers to live a secluded life, mainly in Switzerland. He is known for his endurance in the studio and innovations in multitrack recording.