Awarding winning Motown musician, songwriter and producer Willie Hutch has died, aged 60. Hutch worked with a number of US music stars, as both a songwriter and producer, including Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross and the Jackson 5. With the latter who co-wrote their 1970 chart topper 'I'll Be There', as well as collaborating on 'Got to Be There' and 'Never Can Say Goodbye'. He also released his own music via the Motown label. Hutch's funeral was held last Friday, though there has been no statement on the cause of his death.
Sep 26, 2005
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Motown songwriter and producer Willie Hutch dies aged 60
Motown songwriter and producer Willie Hutch has died aged 60, having worked with Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross and the Jackson 5.