In the 1970s, he produced the first two albums for the Tampa band Outlaws, for Arista Records, as well as producing Bonnie Raitt, Elliott Murphy and the soundtrack album for the Bette Midler film "The Rose", which was loosely based on the life of Janis Joplin. He also produced the soundtrack to Oliver Stone's film "The Doors", about the group and appeared in a small role in the film. In the latter film, he was played by Canadian character actor Michael Wincott.