Dick Griffey | |
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 Dick Griffey in 1974 | |
| Born | Richard Gilbert Griffey November 16, 1938 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 2010 (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] |
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]
- ^ a b Paul Cantor (October 5, 2010). "Music Executive Dick Griffey Dies At 71". MTV News. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ "Jon Gibson". SoulTracks - Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews. 2007-05-07.
- ^ Nelson, Valerie J. (September 29, 2010). "Richard Griffey dies at 71; founder of R&B record label Solar". The San Diego Union-Tribune.
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