About Brian Holland
Born 1941. Brian Holland is an American songwriter, record producer and composer.
Brian Holland (born February 15, 1941) is an American songwriter and record producer. He is the brother of songwriter and record producer Eddie Holland.
Biography Early life Brian Holland was born in Detroit, Michigan. He has written or co-written 145 hits in US and 78 in the UK.
Holland has also had an on-and-off career as a performer. He released a solo single in 1958 under the name of "Briant Holland". He and his longtime friend and future songwriting partner Freddie Gorman were in a short-lived group called "the Fidalatones", and was also later (1960–62) a member of the Motown recording act the Satintones,
Author In 2019, Brian (along with brother Eddie and Dave Thompson) co-authored an autobiography of Holland–Dozier–Holland, entitled Come and Get These Memories, named after the hit single by Martha and the Vandellas.
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Who is Brian Holland?
American songwriter and record producer
When was Brian Holland born?
Brian Holland was born on 15 February 1941 in Detroit.
What is Brian Holland's occupation?
Brian Holland is a songwriter, record producer and composer.
What nationality is Brian Holland?
Brian Holland is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Holland. https://biography.guide/brian-holland/
MLA: "Brian Holland." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brian-holland/.
Chicago: "Brian Holland." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/brian-holland/.
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