Post by Motorcity on Jul 13, 2006 22:47:44 GMT -5
Henry Cosby / Sylvia Moy (non-performing)
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* My Cherie Amour * Tears Of A Clown * Uptight * I Was Made To Love Her * Love Child
Sylvia Moy's place in Motown history is mainly behind the scenes as a writer and producer. Moy grew up on the northeast side of Detroit with her eight brothers and sisters, performing on pots and pans to keep themselves busy and musical. Once she reached school, she played jazz and classical, but found her true place behind the scenes at Motown Records. There, Moy was part of the creative team that wrote such classics as "My Cherie Amour" for Stevie Wonder and "It Takes Two" for Marvin Gaye. She was the first female to have the title of "record producer" at the label, and one of the busiest and well-known songwriters of the time. Moy went on to write the theme songs for many television shows like Blossom, The Wonder Years, and Growing Pains. She was also involved with the theme music for the movies, It Takes Two, Mr.Holland's Opus, and Dead Presidents. Moy eventually earned six Grammy nominations, 20 BMI awards, and a place in the National Songwriters Hall of Fame. She made a solid investment in the future of the arts when she co-founded the Center for Creative Communications, also known as "Masterworks," which trains young adults in the field of telecommunications and media arts.
As a saxophone player, Cosby was a member of the jazz band that was the precursor to the Funk Brothers, the Motown studio band. As the Joe Hunter Band, Cosby was joined by legendary bassist James Jamerson, drummer Benny Benjamin, baritone sax player Mike Terry, guitarist Larry Veeder and pianist Joe Hunter. The group played in jazz clubs and on recording sessions all over town in the '50s.
They also did several sessions for Berry Gordy Jr., who was then writing songs for Jackie Wilson and others.
When Gordy launched Motown Records in 1959-60, he knew the best players in town, and the Joe Hunter Band slid right into the bandstand at the Hitsville studio at 2648 W. Grand, where they became known as the Funks. Cosby was a multi-faceted employee, continuing on saxophone but also earning his spurs as a writer/producer for the label with Smokey Robinson, the Supremes, the Jackson 5, and most notably, Wonder.
Stevie Wonder played and sang "My Cherie Amour" and some 300 mourners gathered Tuesday at the James H. Cole Funeral Home next door to the Motown Historical Museum on West Grand Boulevard to pay tribute to the man who co-wrote the song, Hank Cosby; veteran songwriter, saxophone player and producer for the record company.
Cosby, 73, of Southfield died last week at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak after a lengthy illness. The memorial service was at 11 a.m., with interment afterward at Acacia Park Cemetery in Beverly Hills.
While Wonder often shows up for the Detroit funerals of his Motown colleagues, the singer had a special bond with Cosby, who co-wrote the song that catapulted an 11-year-old "Little" Stevie Wonder into stardom, "Fingertips Part 2," recorded live at the Fox Theater in 1962.
Cosby went on to co-write and produce some of Wonder's biggest hits, with Sylvia Moy.
The Detroit native graduated from Northern High School and served in the Army during the Korean War, where he met Nat "Cannonball" Adderly in the military band school.
As a saxophone player, Cosby was a member of the jazz band that was the precursor to the Funk Brothers, the Motown studio band. As the Joe Hunter Band, Cosby was joined by legendary bassist James Jamerson, drummer Benny Benjamin, baritone sax player Mike Terry, guitarist Larry Veeder and pianist Joe Hunter. The group played in jazz clubs and on recording sessions all over town in the '50s.
They also did several sessions for Berry Gordy Jr., who was then writing songs for Jackie Wilson and others.
When Gordy launched Motown Records in 1959-60, he knew the best players in town, and the Joe Hunter Band slid right into the bandstand at the Hitsville studio at 2648 W. Grand, where they became known as the Funks. Cosby was a multi-faceted employee, continuing on saxophone but also earning his spurs as a writer/producer for the label with Smokey Robinson, the Supremes, the Jackson 5, and most notably, Wonder.
Cosby is survived by his wife Patricia, sons Kevin, Henry Cosby Jr. and William; and five grandchildren. His first son, Robert, preceded him in death.
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* My Cherie Amour * Tears Of A Clown * Uptight * I Was Made To Love Her * Love Child
Sylvia Moy's place in Motown history is mainly behind the scenes as a writer and producer. Moy grew up on the northeast side of Detroit with her eight brothers and sisters, performing on pots and pans to keep themselves busy and musical. Once she reached school, she played jazz and classical, but found her true place behind the scenes at Motown Records. There, Moy was part of the creative team that wrote such classics as "My Cherie Amour" for Stevie Wonder and "It Takes Two" for Marvin Gaye. She was the first female to have the title of "record producer" at the label, and one of the busiest and well-known songwriters of the time. Moy went on to write the theme songs for many television shows like Blossom, The Wonder Years, and Growing Pains. She was also involved with the theme music for the movies, It Takes Two, Mr.Holland's Opus, and Dead Presidents. Moy eventually earned six Grammy nominations, 20 BMI awards, and a place in the National Songwriters Hall of Fame. She made a solid investment in the future of the arts when she co-founded the Center for Creative Communications, also known as "Masterworks," which trains young adults in the field of telecommunications and media arts.
As a saxophone player, Cosby was a member of the jazz band that was the precursor to the Funk Brothers, the Motown studio band. As the Joe Hunter Band, Cosby was joined by legendary bassist James Jamerson, drummer Benny Benjamin, baritone sax player Mike Terry, guitarist Larry Veeder and pianist Joe Hunter. The group played in jazz clubs and on recording sessions all over town in the '50s.
They also did several sessions for Berry Gordy Jr., who was then writing songs for Jackie Wilson and others.
When Gordy launched Motown Records in 1959-60, he knew the best players in town, and the Joe Hunter Band slid right into the bandstand at the Hitsville studio at 2648 W. Grand, where they became known as the Funks. Cosby was a multi-faceted employee, continuing on saxophone but also earning his spurs as a writer/producer for the label with Smokey Robinson, the Supremes, the Jackson 5, and most notably, Wonder.
Stevie Wonder played and sang "My Cherie Amour" and some 300 mourners gathered Tuesday at the James H. Cole Funeral Home next door to the Motown Historical Museum on West Grand Boulevard to pay tribute to the man who co-wrote the song, Hank Cosby; veteran songwriter, saxophone player and producer for the record company.
Cosby, 73, of Southfield died last week at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak after a lengthy illness. The memorial service was at 11 a.m., with interment afterward at Acacia Park Cemetery in Beverly Hills.
While Wonder often shows up for the Detroit funerals of his Motown colleagues, the singer had a special bond with Cosby, who co-wrote the song that catapulted an 11-year-old "Little" Stevie Wonder into stardom, "Fingertips Part 2," recorded live at the Fox Theater in 1962.
Cosby went on to co-write and produce some of Wonder's biggest hits, with Sylvia Moy.
The Detroit native graduated from Northern High School and served in the Army during the Korean War, where he met Nat "Cannonball" Adderly in the military band school.
As a saxophone player, Cosby was a member of the jazz band that was the precursor to the Funk Brothers, the Motown studio band. As the Joe Hunter Band, Cosby was joined by legendary bassist James Jamerson, drummer Benny Benjamin, baritone sax player Mike Terry, guitarist Larry Veeder and pianist Joe Hunter. The group played in jazz clubs and on recording sessions all over town in the '50s.
They also did several sessions for Berry Gordy Jr., who was then writing songs for Jackie Wilson and others.
When Gordy launched Motown Records in 1959-60, he knew the best players in town, and the Joe Hunter Band slid right into the bandstand at the Hitsville studio at 2648 W. Grand, where they became known as the Funks. Cosby was a multi-faceted employee, continuing on saxophone but also earning his spurs as a writer/producer for the label with Smokey Robinson, the Supremes, the Jackson 5, and most notably, Wonder.
Cosby is survived by his wife Patricia, sons Kevin, Henry Cosby Jr. and William; and five grandchildren. His first son, Robert, preceded him in death.