Dale Warren

Dale Warren
Birth nameDale Ossman Warren
Born(1943-09-27)September 27, 1943
Detroit, Michigan, US
DiedFebruary 3, 1994(1994-02-03) (aged 50)
Gwinnett County, Georgia, US
GenresR&B, soul, classical
Occupation(s)Arranger, songwriter, record producer
InstrumentViolin
Years active1961–1990s
LabelsMotown
Shrine
Stax

Dale Ossman Warren (September 27, 1943 – February 3, 1994) was an American musician, who was best known for his work as an arranger for Motown Records in the early 1960s, and later for the Stax label where he worked with Isaac Hayes among many others. He was also primarily responsible for writing, arranging and producing the influential 1973 funk concept album Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth by 24-Carat Black.