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Johnny Bristol

American musician (1939-2004) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 65

John William Bristol was an American musician, most famous as a songwriter and record producer for the Motown label in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was a native of Morganton, North Carolina, about which he wrote an eponymous song.

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His composition "Love Me for a Reason" saw global success when covered by the Osmonds including a number one on the UK charts in 1974. His most famous solo recording was "Hang On in There Baby" recorded in 1974, which reached the top ten in the United States and number 3 in the United Kingdom. Both singles were in the UK top 5 simultaneously.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2004 · aged 65

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