Lamont Dozier, Legendary Motown Songwriter, Passes at 82

[Gazoo]

This man stands strong behind some of the most famous songs. Many young people won't recognize the name. But his resume may be one of the best. Rest in Peace Sir.

Lamont Dozier, of the Holland-Dozier-Holland Motown songwriting team behind 'Baby Love' and other hits, dies at 81

The Detroit-born songwriter's death was confirmed by his son, Lamont Dozier Jr., who wrote on Instagram, “Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!”

www.nbcnews.com

 

[respiration]

This man stands strong behind some of the most famous songs. Many young people won't recognize the name. But his resume may be one of the best. Rest in Peace Sir.

Lamont Dozier, of the Holland-Dozier-Holland Motown songwriting team behind 'Baby Love' and other hits, dies at 81

The Detroit-born songwriter's death was confirmed by his son, Lamont Dozier Jr., who wrote on Instagram, “Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!”

www.nbcnews.com

WOW! This is a major loss. Holland/Dozier/Holland were responsible for a GANG of hit songs. So sorry to hear this! Rest on Baba.

 

[HeathCliff]

Noooooooooooooooooo. One of the GOATs of the 20th Century of songwriters.

RIP

 

[Chris 4502]

R.I.P

 

[ronmch20]

Holland, Dozier, Holland damn near made Motown the giant in the music industry it became.

 

[cocobeauty]

RIP

 

[dik cashmere]

RIP

 

[TEN]

Jeezuz we're seriously losing em

Peaceful Journey brotha Lamont Dozier
A giant in music creation. Words fail me right now...

 

[Allister]

Icon. Rip

 

[HNIC]

Lamont Dozier is one of the greatest to do it.
He wrote most of the songs of my childhood.
May he rest in peace. Super Talented Brother.

HNIC

 

[godofwine]

Noooooooooooooooooo. One of the GOATs of the 20th Century of songwriters.

RIP

One of the GOATs indeed. Press play to bring him back to life. Legend. RIP

 

[0utsyder]

Welcome home sir!

 

[PsiBorg]

 

[Gazoo]

You can tell who old school is in this thread and the puppies that don't care about history.

 

[Paul1970]

Lamont Dozier - Fish Ain't Bitin'(1973)

Loved this song growing up.

Thank you for your classic songs.

R.I.P.

 

[Entrepronegro]

RIP

 

[ansatsusha_gouki]

Rest In Peace

 

[Rythm]

RIP

 

[lazarus]

This was my dude. Legendary musician. Go listen to "Going back to my roots"

 

[Bluelaser]

Lamont Dozier - Fish Ain't Bitin'(1973)

Loved this song growing up.

Thank you for your classic songs.

R.I.P.

That one of my favorites as well.
Holland/Dozier/Holland was a dynamic team in the realm of song writers and producers .
He also co wrote and produced the song "You've Got It" for the pop group Simply Red.

 

[nawlinsn931]

Damn, dropping like crazy lately

 

[4 Dimensional]

RIP

 

[slewdem100]

RIP...definitely one of the GOATs

 

[SIDESHOW]

RIP

 

[dugington]

Black Bach.
RIP

 

[Race Harley]

R.I.P.

 

[mcguyver]

RIP

 

[TREES]

Legend.

 

[OutlawR.O.C.]

R.I.P.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Rest in peace. Thank you for your many musical contributions!

 

[furlough]

R.I.P.

 

[blueice]

RIP

 

[cceast22]

 

[CptMARVEL]

RIP.

 

[will_right]

Lamont Dozier - Fish Ain't Bitin'(1973)

Loved this song growing up.

Thank you for your classic songs.

R.I.P.

When I first heard this song back then I played it about 10 times before changing to the next toon...wow does this take me back.
This guy has many classic joints and this was one of my favorite.

This was another one Man it hurt if you where having problems with yo gurl

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