Rod Stewart pays tribute to Motown legend Lamont Dozier after star died aged 81
dailyrecord.co.ukRod Stewart shared a heart-warming tribute to Motown legend Lamont Dozier who tragically died aged 81. Taking to social media after the news broke, Rod penned a heartfelt tribute to his former song-writer.
On Instagram, he said: "There will never be another Lamont Dozier. His songs for Motown changed our world forever, they changed our lives for the better. "Music would not be what it is without the magic of Lamont Dozier.
From Heatwave to Standing In The Shadows of Love and This Old Heart Of Mine which I had a Top 10 hit with his songs are all wonders of the world."The musical legend was part of the song-writing trio, Holland, Dozier, Holland, who shared several number one records and won Grammy Awards.
As well as Rod, Dozier 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.
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