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Legendary Motown songwriter and producer Lamont Dozier has died at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by his son, Lamont Dozier Jr, on Instagram. He was part of the songwriting trio, Holland, Dozier, Holland, who shared several number one records and won Grammy Awards. Dozier senior wrote songs for The Supremes, The Four Tops and The Isley Brothers, as well as Marvin Gaye and Martha and the Vandellas. Hits include Baby Love, Nowhere to Run, How Sweet It Is (to Be Love By You) and You Can't Hurry Love. Advertisement His son shared a picture of the two together, with the caption: "Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!" Along with Brian Holland, Dozier was the arranger and producer, while Eddie Holland focussed on lyrics and vocal production. The trio were key in shaping the Motown sound in the 1960s, as well as the sound for Detroit based label Motown Records between 1962 and 1967. Instagram Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view … [Read more...] about Legendary Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier has dies aged 81

Motown legend Lamont Dozier has died, aged 81. The song-writing genius’ death, behind classics such as Baby Love and Two Hearts, was confirmed by his son Lamont Dozier Jr Instagram. He wrote alongside a picture of the pair: ‘Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!!!’ A cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Producer Brandon Williams led tributes to Dozier, writing: ‘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.’ Dozier was one third of the iconic song-writing trio Holland-Dozier-Holland, who are known for co-writing huge hits for Motown acts such as The Four Tops, The Supremes and The Isley Brothers. Their songwriting credits also include Reach Out I’ll Be There, Where Did Our Love Go and Baby I Need Your Love. Dozier’s first foray … [Read more...] about Motown legend Lamont Dozier, behind hits including Baby Love, dies aged 81

Ford Motor has increased the price of its electric pickup truck by thousands of dollars "due to significant material cost increases and other factors," the Michigan automaker said Tuesday. The basic model for the F-150 Lightning, called the Lightning Pro, will now start at $46,974, up nearly $7,000 from its $39,974 price tag earlier this year. The truck's most expensive model, the Platinum Extended Range, will cost $96,874, up by $6,000. Ford's price hikes come on the same day as President Biden's signing of new legislation designed to make it easier for automakers to get the semiconductors needed to manufacture new vehicles. The Chips and Science Act provides more than $200 billion to boost domestic production of the computer chips, White House officials said . Even though semiconductor shortages have weighed on the production of new vehicles, Ford said its price hikes were due to battery costs. "The vast majority of this price adjustment relates to battery material … [Read more...] about Ford’s electric pickup truck will now cost at least $46,974