Bobby Martin
American music producer, arranger and songwriter, closely associated with Philadelphia International Records and Philly soul
About Bobby Martin
Lived 1930 – 2013 (aged 83). Bobby Martin was an American record producer and music arranger.
Bobby Martin (May 4, 1930 – September 6, 2013) was an American music producer, arranger and songwriter, closely associated with Philadelphia International Records and Philly soul. He is best known for his arrangement of Billy Paul's "Me and Mrs. Jones", his work on the Soul Train theme, and with artists including Whitney Houston, L.T.D., MFSB, Patti LaBelle, Nancy Wilson, Lou Rawls, Lesley Gore, The Manhattans, The O'Jays, The Jacksons, Dusty Springfield and the Bee Gees, among others.
Martin received a Grammy Award for Album of the Year for his contribution to the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.
He died in 2013.
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Who was Bobby Martin?
American music producer, arranger and songwriter, closely associated with Philadelphia International Records and Philly soul (1930–2013)
When was Bobby Martin born?
Bobby Martin was born on 4 May 1930 in Lockland.
When did Bobby Martin die?
Bobby Martin died on 6 September 2013 in San Diego.
What was Bobby Martin's occupation?
Bobby Martin was a record producer and music arranger.
What nationality was Bobby Martin?
Bobby Martin was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Martin (producer)
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