Dick Griffey

Dick Griffey
Dick Griffey in 1974
Born
Richard Gilbert Griffey

(1938-11-16)November 16, 1938
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedSeptember 24, 2010(2010-09-24) (aged 71)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationsRecord executive, record producer, concert promoter, songwriter, talent coordinator
Years active1962–2010
Spouse
Carrie Lucas
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(m. 1974)​
Children4

Richard Gilbert Griffey (November 16, 1938 – September 24, 2010) was an American record producer and music promoter who founded SOLAR Records, an acronym for "Sound of Los Angeles Records". The label played a major role in developing a funk-oriented blend of disco, R&B and soul music during the 1970s and 1980s. As a concert promoter, Griffey arranged bookings for artists such as James Brown, The Sylvers, Aretha Franklin, Jon Gibson, Stevie Wonder and the Jacksons.

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