Johnny Bristol
Johnny Bristol | |
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Bristol c. 1970 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | John William Bristol February 3, 1939 |
| Died | March 21, 2004 (aged 65) |
| Genres | R&B, soul |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 1959–1993 |
| Labels | Motown, MGM, Ariola/Hansa, Atlantic |
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John William Bristol (February 3, 1939 – March 21, 2004) was an American musician, most famous as a songwriter and record producer for the Motown label in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was a native of Morganton, North Carolina, about which he wrote an eponymous song. His composition "Love Me for a Reason" saw global success when covered by the Osmonds including a number one on the UK charts in 1974. His most famous solo recording was "Hang On in There Baby" recorded in 1974, which reached the top ten in the United States and number 3 in the United Kingdom. Both singles were in the UK top 5 simultaneously.