Motown legend Lamont Dozier, behind hits including Baby Love, dies aged 81

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Rod Stewart shared a heart-warming tribute to Motown legend Lamont Dozier who tragically died aged 81.

Lamont Dozier, legendary Motown songwriter and producer, died at age 81 on Monday.  The Detroit-born musician wrote and produced popular hits such as "You Can’t Hurry Love" and "Heat Wave" while collaborating with his brothers Brian and Eddie Holland in the 1960s.The Holland-Dozier-Holland team created iconic hits for artists like The Supremes and Marvin Gaye.  Lamont Dozier, legendary Motown songwriter and producer, died at age 81.  (Getty Images) Dozier died "peacefully" Monday at his home near Scottsdale, Arizona, according to a statement issued by his family.The cause of death was not immediately determined. Duke Fakir, a close friend and the last surviving member of the original Four Tops, called Dozier a "beautiful, talented guy" with an uncanny sense of what material worked best for a given group.

Legendary singer, songwriter, and producer Lamont Dozier has passed away at 81. His son, Lamont Dozier Jr., announced his passing on Instagram early Tuesday morning.

The Supremes, The Four Tops and The Isley Brothers, has died at the age of 81.Dozier’s son, Lamont Dozier Jr, confirmed the news in an Instagram post shared earlier today (August 9), writing: “Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!

Tuesday Instagram post by his son Lamont Dozier Jr.“Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!” Dozier’s bereaved progeny wrote in the post along with a picture of himself and his late father, who’s cause of death is not known at this time. Born 1941 in Detroit Michigan, the pioneering songwriter first gained acclaim after joining the legendary Motown Records in 1962 along with songwriting brothers Brian and Eddie Holland.

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.

Motown icon Lamont Dozier has died at the age of 83, as tributes pour in from fans across the world.The late songwriter was responsible for such hits as Baby Love and Two Hearts, and has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry. Heartbroken fans and friends have been paying tribute to the music legend on social media following the news of Lamont’s death.However, a cause of death has not been revealed at this time. Producer Brandon Williams wrote: "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.