Shel Talmy, the veteran record producer best known for his work on early recordings by The Kinks and The Who, died Wednesday,  According to a post on his Facebook page, Talmy passed away after suffering a stroke over the weekend.

Talmy’s Facebook page also posted a statement that Shel prepared “some time ago” that he wanted to share with fans on the occasion of his death, “preferably with [The Kinks’] ‘You Really Got Me’, [The Who’s] ‘My Generation,’ [The Easybeats’] ‘Friday on My Mind’ or your choice of favourite [Shel Talmy] production cranked in the background.”

“Please note, that if you’re reading this now, this is my final vignette, as I am no longer residing on this plane of existence, and have ‘moved on,’ to wherever that may be,” the statement begins. “I’d like to think there is something beyond where I was to where I am now, assuming that the millions of suppositions as to what is next, are accurate.”

Talmy continued, “I’d like to think that I’m thoroughly enjoying my new ‘residence,’ and that the countless rumors that there is a big working ‘studio in the sky’ are true, and that we are, dare I say, making heavenly music!” … I am also hoping that I am currently engaged in renewing relationships with a ton of friends and acquaintances, many of which go back for decades.”

Shel concluded, “I’ve had a good run, and I am delighted it lasted as long as it did. I’m also delighted that I am told I have a legacy that will last even longer. I look forward to meeting some of you in the future who are reading this, but LOL, don’t hurry to get here, I’m not going anywhere!”

“I really loved the man,” Davies wrote. “He was really crucial to the beginning of our career. I send all my love and condolences to his family. He was a really sweet gentle soul. Rest in Peace Shel Talmy.”