Lamont Dozier dead at 81 – Motown legend behind string of huge hits for The Supremes & The Four Tops dies
MOTOWN legend Lamont Dozier has died at the age of 81, his family has said.
The singer-songwriter, of Michigan, was behind a string of hits including The Supremes’ 1964 track Baby Love.
The producer, who worked alongside Brian and Eddie Holland as part of the trio Holland-Dozier-Holland, died on August 9 but a cause of death hasn’t been revealed, Jazz FM reported.
Dozier has also worked with groups such as Martha and the Vandellas and The Four Tops.
Dozens of tributes have poured in from across the music industry.
Grammy-nominated producer Brandon Williams said: “Another man that sat down and taught me a lot about music is gone.
“The great Lamont Dozier. I’ll never forget meeting and working with him along with the Holland Brothers in 2006.
“Thank you for all you did for me and for the world at large. You definitely made this place better.”
Radio presenter Justin Dealey said: “RIP Lamont Dozier. Motown legend and one of the finest songwriters ever.”
And, Lorraine King, who stars on Colourful Radio, said: “Sleep peacefully Lamont Dozier (June 16, 1941 – August 9, 2022), and thank you for the music.”
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Dozier was also a singer and his hit track Trying to Hold on to My Woman reached number four on the R&B chart in 1974.
Dozier and the Hollands were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.