Leon Sylvers III

Leon Sylvers III
Birth nameLeon Frank Sylvers III
Born (1953-03-07) March 7, 1953 (age 71)[1]
South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresR&B, dance, soul, disco, funk
Occupation(s)Musician, producer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, bass guitar
Years active1958–present
LabelsMGM, Capitol (with The Sylvers)
SOLAR (with Dynasty)
Motown (solo)

Leon Frank Sylvers III (born March 7, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, disc-jockey, record producer and multi-instrumentalist. He was a member of the family group The Sylvers and became one of the most successful producers in black music in the late 1970s to the mid-1980s through his association with Dick Griffey's SOLAR Records.[2] Artists such as J Dilla,[3] Dr. Dre, and Madlib have sampled songs written and produced by him.

  1. ^ Galloway, A. Scott (November 9, 2017). "Legendary Family Soul Group The Sylvers, Talk Growing Up In Watts, Stardom and reuniting after 30 years". L.A. Watts Times. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  2. ^ Cunningham, Montrose. "The Producers: Leon Sylvers III". soultrain.com. Soul Train. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  3. ^ Mao, Jeff "Chairman" (2010). "DâM-Funk Lecture". Red Bull Music Academy. Retrieved August 9, 2020.