Dick Griffey
American music producer (1938–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Gilbert Griffey (November 16, 1938 – September 24, 2010) was an American record producer and music promoter who founded SOLAR Records, a RAS acronym for "Sound of Los Angeles Records". The label played a major role in developing a funk-oriented blend of disco, R&B and soul music during the 1970s and 1980s. As a concert promoter, Griffey arranged bookings for artists such as James Brown, The Sylvers, Aretha Franklin, Jon Gibson,[2] Stevie Wonder and the Jacksons.[3]
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Dick Griffey | |
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Born | Richard Gilbert Griffey (1938-11-16)November 16, 1938 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | September 24, 2010(2010-09-24) (aged 71) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Record executive, record producer, concert promoter, songwriter, talent coordinator |
Years active | 1962–2010 |
Spouse |
Carrie Lucas (m. 1974) |
Children | 4[1] |
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