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Dexter Wansel, Philadelphia Music Pioneer, Dies at 75

Podcast: AURN News
Published: Jun 3, 2026
Duration seconds: 61
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Dexter Wansel, the Philadelphia-born producer, songwriter, arranger and keyboardist whose work helped define the sound of Philadelphia International Records, has died at 75. From producing Teddy Pendergrass' "Love TKO" to creating influential solo albums like "Life on Mars," Wansel's impact stretched across soul, jazz, funk and hip-hop, inspiring artists for decades. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.