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How did Lamont Dozier die? Iconic Motown singer-songwriter, 81, was Hall of Fame inductee

Lamont Dozier was part of celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team that wrote and produced ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ and ‘Heat Wave’ among other singles

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lamont Dozier, who was best known for contributing to hit singles like ‘Where Did Our Love Go’ and ‘Two Hearts’ among others, died on Monday, August 8 at his home near Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 81. The unfortunate news of his demise was shared by his family.
 
Lamont Dozier was part of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team that penned and produced ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ and ‘Heat Wave’ among other singles. It allowed the record company Motown to go big in the 1960’s. The news of Dozier’s death comes months after the legendary actor and comedian Louie Anderson died in January. Bob Saget is another icon that Hollywood lost in the same month. Betty White, Chick Vennera, Jay Black, and Jeanette Maus are other public figures who passed away last year leaving their loyal fans devastated.
 
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How did Lamont Dozier die?

Lamont Dozier was born in June 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. He shot to fame for co-writing and producing 14 songs that topped the US Billboard chart. His team Holland-Dozier-Holland i.e. alongside Brian and Eddie Holland was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Speaking of his death, his son Lamont Dozier Jr. confirmed his death on Instagram by sharing a picture of him with his father saying, “Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!” adding a heartbreak, folded hands, and a sad face emoji in the end.

The cause of Lamont Dozier’s death was not shared by the family. MEAWW will keep you posted. The record company Motown paid a fitting tribute to the iconic singer-songwriter on Instagram saying, “Lamont Dozier was an integral part of the Motown family and his many contributions as a singer, songwriter and producer made a beautiful and lasting impact on culture around the world. All of us at the ‘Motown family’ extend our deepest condolences to the Dozier family.”  

‘He had the soul of music in him’

Eddie Holland, who worked frequently with Dozier to create hits for the Supremes, Four Tops, the Isley Brothers, and others, shed light on how Dozier was in real life. According to the website Freep, Eddie said, “He had a lot of energy for work. He was always at his piano, still producing work.”
 
Eddie further said, “He was most active when he was at his piano. I don’t care what his situation was — depressed, broken-hearted, happy-he was at that piano. And he was happier when he was there. It did something to his mind that was very, very strong. He had the music in him; he had the soul of music in him.” Lamont Dozier was the founder and owner of Invictus Records and Hot Wax Records. He produced numerous hit singles for Freda Payne, 100 Proof Aged for Soul, Chairmen of the Board, and others.
 

‘A powerhouse force in R&B. And a singer in his own right’

Many took to social media to pay their final respects. “Rest In Peace Lamont Dozier. He wrote some of the greatest songs of all time. He was a National Treasure who should always be recognized for his contribution to Soul/R&B and Motown. How many songs do we love that this man had a hand in writing?”, said one as another chimed in, “Oh wow. A powerhouse force in R&B. And a singer in his own right. 1977’s “Going Back to My Roots” was a certified hit. Came out the same year as the mini-series “Roots” and we were feeling it. I still play it when I need to reset myself. Rest In Peace.”
 
The next one shared, “RIP Lamont Dozier, who co-wrote many great songs with his collaborators Brian and Eddie Holland, among them, Baby Don’t Do It. The Band covered it, and in my humble opinion, this song showcases the unmatched talent of the rhythm section.” And, another tweeted, “Sad to hear about Lamont Dozier. Won’t get the same level of attention as more visible and well-known celebs, but huuuge respect to him for the enormous stack of great songs he co-wrote, including this one.” One concluded, “Lamont Dozier was Part of a co writing team Who didn’t just write songs, they created a genre. Some of the best songs Ive ever never forgotten.”  

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