Richard "Popcorn" Wylie | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Wayne Wylie |
| Also known as | Popcorn Wylie |
| Born | June 6, 1939 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | September 7, 2008 (aged 69) Detroit |
| Genres | R&B, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1959–1990s |
| Labels | Motown Epic Pameline others |
Richard Wayne Wylie (June 6, 1939 – September 7, 2008),[1] often known as Popcorn Wylie, was an American pianist, bandleader, songwriter, occasional singer, and record producer who was influential in the early years of Motown Records and was later known for his work on many records in the Northern soul genre.