If (and that's the operative word) you don't know the name Harvey Fuqua, you've missed a whole lot of music history for the past 55 years.
Mr Fuqua was an awesome talent as a singer, songwriter, record producer/executive and most importantly. as a man.
He co-wrote, with Alan Freed, the song "Sincerely". One of the founding members of "The Moonglows" he later replaced everybody and in the process introduced the world to a young Marvin Gaye. Later, as an executive with Motown, he brought The Spinners, Shorty Long and Tammi Terrell on board. It was at his suggestion that Tammi was paired with Marvin and we know that story.
Perhaps his most noteworthy accomplishment was in teaching the young men and women of Motown how to behave in public.
Mr. Fuqua was a legend in his own time and one of the true gentlemen of the music world.
They simply don't come any better.
Thank you, Mr. Fuqua.
Our prayers go to his family, friends and everyone who loves music.
Chuck:
ReplyDeleteBig obituary in the local paper yesterday....mainly cause he started singing on street corners in Louisville. He must have been a legend.
Many thanks for your outstanding contributions to the industry. We are all better off knowing that you touched our musical lives in some way. RIP
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