Lamont Dozier, the "D" in Holland - Dozier - Holland, wrote lots of memorable classics with his partners Brian and Eddie:

• "Stop! In the Name of Love"
• "Reach Out I'll Be There"
• "How Sweet It Is (to be Loved by You)"
• "Nowhere to Run"
• "This Old Heart of Mine"
• "You Can't Hurry Love"

Before his success with the H-D-H writing team, Lamont sung with the Romeos and the Voicemasters, Detroit groups that would eventually spawn David Ruffin (of the Temptations) and several members of the Originals.

Holland, Dozier, and Holland wrote some of the greatest Motown hits from 1962 - 1969. At the end of the 60's, H-D-H created Invictus, the label home of the Chairmen of the Board, Freda Payne, and the 8th Day.

In 1973, Lamont would start a solo career as a singer, recording at least 8 albums, including Out Here on my Own, and Black Bach.

He had some modest hits: "Don't' Leave Me," "Fish Ain't Bitin'," and his biggest, "Why Can't We Be Lovers."

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