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David WhitfieldNorman Whitfield Norman Whitfield American musical artist and producer (1940–2008) For the English footballer, see Norman Whitfield (footballer). Norman Jesse Whitfield (May 12, 1940 – September 16, 2008) was an American songwriter, composer, and producer, who worked with Berry Gordy's Motown labels during the 1960s.[1] He has been credited as one of the creators of the Motown Sound and of the late-1960s subgenre of psychedelic soul.[1] Quick facts Born, Died ... Norman Whitfield Born Norman Jesse Whitfield May 12, 1940 Harlem, New York, New York, U.S. Died September 16, 2008(2008-09-16) (aged 68) Los Angeles County, California, U.S. Genres R&B soul pop psychedelic soul funk disco Occupations Songwriter, record producer, arranger Instruments Keyboards, tambourine Years active 1958–1986 Labels Motown, Whitfield Close… (Source: Wikipedia)
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