Der 1947 oder 1949 in Cleethorpes geborene britische Songwriter, Musikproduzent und Musiker Rod Temperton ist im September oder Oktober 2016 in London gestorben.
Bild: BBC Radio 2 The Invisible Man The Rod Temperton Story, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGiwMKXZbzQ
Rod Temperton schrieb das Titelstück für das noch immer erfolgreichste Album aller Zeiten: «Thriller» von Michael Jackson. Auch für viele andere Musiker wie Quincy Jones, Donna Summer und Herbie Hancock komponierte er.
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http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/thriller-komponist-rod-temperton-ist-tot-a-1115289.html
He was the sole writer of multiple successful songs such as ‚Thriller,‘ ‚Off The Wall,‘ ‚Rock With You,‘ ‚Give Me The Night,‘ ‚Sweet Freedom,‘ ‚Always & Forever‘ and ‚Boogie Nights‘ to name just a few.
http://www.wmg.com/news/statement-passing-legendary-songwriter-rod-temperton-21731
Temperton, whose private funeral has taken place, was nicknamed The Invisible Man because of his low profile.
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-37565125
Rod Temperton’s Underrated Legacy: Writing the Two Most Famous Un-Famous Songs Ever
Andrew Unterberger
In addition to «Thriller,» which revolutionized the music video genre, Temperton also penned «Baby Be Mine» and «The Lady in My Life» for what ultimately became the best-selling album of all time.
Daniel Kreps
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/rod-temperton-thriller-songwriter-dead-at-66-w443480
Mehr:
http://www.sixmillionsteps.com/drupal/node/507
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000293897
https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/148175-Rod-Temperton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Temperton
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