Motown legend Lamont Dozier dies at 81


By AGENCY

In this file photo taken on Feb 13, 2015, songwriters (from left) Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Brian Holland pose at their Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony in Hollywood, California. Dozier, part of the acclaimed songwriting trio behind hits from artistes including the Supremes and the Isley Brothers, has died. He was 81 years old. Photo: AFP

Motown legend Lamont Dozier, the prolific singer-songwriter who composed and produced hits such as Stop! In The Name Of Love, Baby Love and Two Hearts, has died at the age of 81, his family said on Tuesday (Aug 9).

Dozier died at his home on Monday, they said in a statement.

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