Norman Whitfield

American songwriter, record producer (1940–2008).

Born January 1st, 1943 in Harlem. [ref]

Died September 16th, 2008 at 65 years old in Los Angeles (diabetes). [ref]

Occupations
record producer, songwriter
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson