Lawrence Payton | |
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 Payton performing in 1967 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lawrence Albert Payton |
| Born | March 2, 1938 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | June 20, 1997 (aged 59) Southfield, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer |
| Years active | 1953–1997 |
| Formerly of | Four Tops |
| Relatives | Billy Davis (cousin) |
Lawrence Albert Payton Sr. (March 2, 1938 – June 20, 1997) was an American tenor, songwriter, vocal arranger, musician, and record producer for the popular Motown quartet, the Four Tops.