Leon Sylvers III | |
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| Birth name | Leon Frank Sylvers III |
| Born | March 7, 1953[1] South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, dance, soul, disco, funk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass guitar |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Labels | MGM, Capitol (with The Sylvers) SOLAR (with Dynasty) Motown (solo) |
Leon Frank Sylvers III (born March 7, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, disc-jockey, record producer and multi-instrumentalist. He was a member of the family group The Sylvers and became one of the most successful producers in black music in the late 1970s to the mid-1980s through his association with Dick Griffey's SOLAR Records.[2] Artists such as J Dilla,[3] Dr. Dre, and Madlib have sampled songs written and produced by him.
- ^ Galloway, A. Scott (November 9, 2017). "Legendary Family Soul Group The Sylvers, Talk Growing Up In Watts, Stardom and reuniting after 30 years". L.A. Watts Times. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ Cunningham, Montrose. "The Producers: Leon Sylvers III". soultrain.com. Soul Train. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- ^ Mao, Jeff "Chairman" (2010). "DâM-Funk Lecture". Red Bull Music Academy. Retrieved August 9, 2020.