Deke Richards

Deke Richards
Birth nameDennis Lussier
Also known asDeke Lussier
Born(1944-04-08)April 8, 1944
Los Angeles, California, United States
DiedMarch 24, 2013(2013-03-24) (aged 68)
Bellingham, Washington, US
GenresRhythm and blues, pop
Occupation(s)Record producer, songwriter
LabelsMotown

Deke Richards (born Dennis Lussier;[1] April 8, 1944 – March 24, 2013), also known as Deke Lussier,[2] was an American songwriter and record producer who was affiliated with Motown.[3] He was a member of both the Clan and the Corporation, the latter a production team that wrote and produced some of the Jackson 5's early hits.[3]

  1. ^ "Jackson 5 producer Deke Richards dies aged 68". BBC News, March 26, 2013. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Weaver was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ a b Whitall, Susan (June 26, 2009). "From Motown to LA, Michael Jackson left a lasting mark". The Detroit News.

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