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Motown legend Lamont Dozier dies

NEW YORK (AFP) — Lamont Dozier, part of the acclaimed songwriting trio behind hits from artists including the Supremes and the Isley Brothers, has died. He was 81 years old.

The artist’s son posted Tuesday on Instagram about his father’s death, writing “Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!” He did not provide details as to the cause of death.

Born in Detroit on June 16, 1941, Dozier found his golden ticket to success in teaming up with the songwriting brothers Brian and Eddie Holland.

Together the writers became the stuff of Motown legend, penning and arranging hits including “Where Did Our Love Go” and “Stop! In The Name of Love” from the Supremes, along with the Four Tops “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).”

For years Holland-Dozier-Holland wrote dozens of singles that jumped onto the top songs chart.

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