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**FILE** Lamont Dozier (Phil Konstantin via Wikimedia Commons)

Lamont Dozier, Legendary Motown Songwriter, Dies at 81

by Stacy M. Brown August 9, 2022August 9, 2022

Lamont Dozier, who counted among the iconic songwriting and production trio of Holland-Dozier-Holland, has died at the age of 81.

In the roles of the Temptations are (from left) Marcus Paul James as Otis Williams Jr., Jalen Harris as Eddie Kendricks, Elijah Ahmad Lewis as David Ruffin, Harrell Holmes Jr. as Melvin Franklin and James T. Lane as Paul Williams. The National Touring Company of "Ain't Too Proud" will be at the Kennedy Center until Jan. 16. (Courtesy photo)

Temptations Musical Productions: A Soundtrack to Our Lives

by Brenda C. Siler January 5, 2022January 5, 2022

Otis Williams, the founder and only surviving original member of The Temptations, is set to hit the stage with the group at MGM National Harbor. (Courtesy of Shahar Azran)

Founder of The Temptations Says the Group Has Always Come First

by Stacy M. Brown October 27, 2021December 21, 2021

Mary Wilson

Legendary ‘Dreamgirl’ Mary Wilson Dead at 76

by Stacy M. Brown February 9, 2021December 21, 2021

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder Leaves Motown After Nearly 6 Decades, Starts Own Label

by WI Guest Author October 16, 2020December 21, 2021

Eugene "Woody" Smith (Courtesy photo)

Eugene ‘Woody’ Smith, 76, Former Temptations Bassist, Dies

by WI Guest Author April 29, 2020December 21, 2021

Courtesy of Motown Museum

Black Experience, Lifestyle

Motown Mogul Berry Gordy Donates $4M to Museum

by WI Guest Author September 10, 2019December 21, 2021

Courtesy of Dorothy Rowley/The Washington Informer

Motown Legend Tribute Garners Standing Ovation

by WI Guest Author June 5, 2019December 21, 2021

Marvin Gaye

Columnists, D Kevin McNeir, Editor's Column, Opinion

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Childhood Memories of Love and Laughter in Marvin Gaye’s Living Room

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor April 3, 2019October 31, 2020

Photo by Dorothy Rowley/The Washington Informer

Black History Month-Inspired Tribute Showcases Career of Smokey Robinson

by WI Guest Author February 25, 2019October 31, 2020