Leon Sylvers III
Leon Sylvers III | |
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| Born | Leon Frank Sylvers III March 7, 1953 South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, dance, soul, disco, funk |
| Occupations | Musician, producer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, bass guitar |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Labels | MGM, Capitol (with The Sylvers) SOLAR (with Dynasty) Motown (solo) |
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Leon Frank Sylvers III (born March 7, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, disc-jockey, record producer and multi-instrumentalist. He was a member of the family group The Sylvers and became one of the most successful producers in Black music in the late 1970s to the mid-1980s through his association with Dick Griffey's SOLAR Records. Artists such as J Dilla, Dr. Dre, and Madlib have sampled songs written and produced by him.