Lamont Dozier facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lamont Dozier
Dozier in 2009
Background information
Birth name	Lamont Herbert Dozier
Born	(1941-06-16)June 16, 1941 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died	August 8, 2022(2022-08-08) (aged 81) near Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Genres	Rhythm and blues, funk, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter producer arranger
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1962–2022
Labels	Motown, Invictus/Hot Wax, Warner Bros., ABC Records
Associated acts	Holland–Dozier–Holland
Spouse(s)	Ann Brown ​ (divorced)​ Daphne Dumas ​ (div. 1969)​ Barbara Ullman ​ ​ (m. 1980; died 2021)​
Children	6

Lamont Herbert Dozier (June 16, 1941 – August 8, 2022) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. Lamont Dozier helped write and produce many hit songs. He created 14 number-one hits in the US and four in the UK.

A Career in Music

Lamont Dozier was a key member of a famous music team. This team was called Holland–Dozier–Holland. They were known for creating the "Motown sound." This sound was very popular in the 1960s. They wrote and produced many hit songs for artists like Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, and The Four Tops.

Starting Out in Music

Before joining Motown, Dozier tried recording a few songs. These early songs were not very successful. In 1962, he teamed up with the Holland brothers. They started working together at Motown Records.

Their first big hits came in 1963. They wrote songs for Martha and the Vandellas. These included "Come and Get These Memories" and "Heatwave".

In 1964, they wrote "Where Did Our Love Go". This song became the first of ten number-one hits for The Supremes. Holland–Dozier–Holland created these hits over the next three years.

New Record Labels

In 1968, the team left Motown Records. They decided to start their own record labels. These new labels were called Invictus and Hot Wax. Dozier also began recording his own music on these labels. His most successful song as an artist was "Why Can't We Be Lovers."

Lamont Dozier left the Holland–Dozier–Holland team in 1973.

Singing His Own Songs

After leaving the team, Dozier recorded several albums. He also wrote many of the songs on these albums. His 1977 album, Peddlin' Music on the Side, included "Going Back to My Roots". This song was later made famous by the group Odyssey.

His biggest hit as a singer was "Trying to Hold on to My Woman" in 1974. It reached number 15 on the pop charts. He also wrote and sang the theme song for the TV show That's My Mama in 1975.

Writing Hit Songs for Others

Lamont Dozier continued to write many popular songs. In the 1980s, he worked with Phil Collins. They wrote "Two Hearts" for the movie Buster. This song won a Golden Globe Award. It was also nominated for an Academy Award and a Grammy Award.

Collins and Dozier also wrote "Loco in Acapulco" for The Four Tops. This song was also featured in the Buster Soundtrack.

In 1984, he wrote "Invisible" for singer Alison Moyet. This song became a top-40 hit in the U.S.

In 1987, Dozier wrote "Without You". This song was a duet by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle. It was the love theme for the movie Leonard Part 6. The song was popular in both the US and UK.

Awards and Recognition

Lamont Dozier and the Holland brothers received a great honor in 1990. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This means their work had a huge impact on music history.

In 2008, he taught music classes at the University of Southern California. He also worked on the music for a stage show in 2009. This show was based on the movie The First Wives Club.

Personal Life

Lamont Dozier was married three times. He had six children in total. He passed away at his home in Arizona on August 8, 2022. He was 81 years old.

Music Albums

Lamont Dozier released several albums during his career. Here are some of them:

Hit Singles

Lamont Dozier also released many singles, both as a solo artist and with groups.

Early Singles with Groups

• As a member of The Romeos:

* "Gone, Gone, Get Away" (1957) * "Moments to Remember You By" (1957)

• As a member of The Voice Masters:

* "Hope and Pray" (1959) * "Needed" (1959)

• As La Mont Anthony:

* "Benny the Skinny Man" (1961)

Singles as Lamont Dozier (and Holland-Dozier)

Songs Written by Lamont Dozier

Here are some famous songs Lamont Dozier wrote for other artists:

• 1984: "Invisible" – Alison Moyet
• 1987: "Without You" – Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle
• 1989: "Two Hearts" – Phil Collins
• 1990: "Anything Is Possible" – Debbie Gibson
• 2004: "Spoiled" – Joss Stone

See also

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