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In memory of Lamont Herbert Dozier
Lamont Herbert Dozier (/ləˈmɒnt ˈdoʊʒər/;[1] June 16, 1941 – August 8, 2022) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, from Detroit, Michigan.[2] He co-wrote and produced 14 US Billboard number 1 hits and 4 number ones in the UK.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Lamont Herbert Dozier |
Born | June 16, 1941 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | August 8, 2022 (aged 81) near Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
Genres | Rhythm and blues, funk, soul |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1962–2022 |
Labels | Motown, Invictus/Hot Wax, Warner Bros., ABC Records |
Spouse(s) | Ann Brown (divorced)Daphne Dumas (div. 1969)Barbara Ullman (m. 1980; died 2021) |
Children | 6 |
Website | lamontdozier |
CareerEdit
Dozier was a member of Holland–Dozier–Holland, the songwriting and production team responsible for much of the Motown sound and numerous hit records by artists such as Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, The Four Tops, and The Isley Brothers.[2] Along with Brian Holland, Dozier served as the team's musical arranger and producer, while Eddie Holland concentrated mainly on lyrics and vocal production.[2]
Along with the Holland Brothers, Dozier followed his work for Motown Records as founder and owner of Invictus Records and Hot Wax Records, producing top-charting hits for acts Freda Payne, Honey Cone, Chairmen of the Board, and 100 Proof Aged in Soul.[2]