Sadly, well-respected British record producer Peter Collins (Rush, Queensrÿche, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper) has passed away; he was 73 years old. Collins died of pancreatic cancer in June 2024 at his home in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Rush shared their feelings about this loss via social media with the following statement:

"Peter Collins was our beloved producer for 4 albums. First on Power Windows (‘85), then Hold Your Fire (‘87), Counterparts (‘93) and Test For Echo (‘96). We loved seeing him in Nashville when we came through on tour. He had a mischievous, beaming smile and great sense of humour. He will be so missed…. RIP Mr. Big."

Queensrÿche posted the following acknowledgment online:

We are saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary Peter Collins, who worked on our albums, "Operation Mindcrime", "Empire", and "Here In The Now Frontier". His amazing talent and input producing those albums were a huge part of their success.

He was a complete legend in the studio, his personality was infectious and was affectionately referred to as "Mr Big". Peter is also known for producing such acts as Rush, Gary Moore, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, and many more.

Our condolences to his family and friends. You will be greatly missed...RIP."

Drummer Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, The Winery Dogs, Sons Of Apollo) also took to social media with the following comments:

"Sad to hear of the passing of legendary Producer Peter Collins. I had the honor of working with Peter making the first Flying Colors album back in 2011. He also Produced such classic albums as Rush’s Power Windows & Counterparts and Queensryche’s Operation: Mindcrime & Empire among so many others…He was an absolute pleasure to work with and gave us so many great memories and hilarious expressions & quotes that we still reference to this day…(that is his voice that kicks off the 1st FC album “standby studio and good luck”)." #RIPPeterCollins