Robert Blackwell
American music producer and songwriter (1918–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Alexander "Bumps" Blackwell (May 23, 1918 – March 9, 1985) was an American bandleader, songwriter, arranger, and record producer,[1] best known for his work overseeing the early hits of Little Richard, as well as grooming Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson, Lloyd Price, Sam Cooke, Herb Alpert, Larry Williams, and Sly and the Family Stone at the start of their music careers.[2][3]
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Birth name | Robert Alexander Blackwell |
Also known as | Bumps Blackwell |
Born | (1918-05-23)May 23, 1918 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Died | March 9, 1985(1985-03-09) (aged 66) Hacienda Heights, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1940s–1980s |
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