BELLINGHAM, Washington (AP) — Motown songwriter-producer Deke Richards has died at a hospice at age 68.
As leader of the Motown songwriting, arranging and producing team known as The Corporation, Richards was involved in writing and producing many Jackson 5 hits, the Universal Music release said. Those songs included the Jackson 5's first three number one hits - I Want You Back, ABC and The Love You Save.
He also co-wrote Love Child for Diana Ross & The Supremes, as well Ross' solo I'm Still Waiting.
Other recording artistes for whom Richards produced or wrote songs include Bobby Darin, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Lussier, a brother and two nephews
Richards, whose real name was Dennis Lussier, died Sunday at the Whatcom Hospice House, Peace Health St Joseph Medical Center spokeswoman Amy Cloud confirmed Monday.
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He also co-wrote Love Child for Diana Ross & The Supremes, as well Ross' solo I'm Still Waiting.
Other recording artistes for whom Richards produced or wrote songs include Bobby Darin, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Lussier, a brother and two nephews