A&R man and record producer in the 1950s and 1960s with various
labels, most notably King and Roulette. Probably the first African-American director of A&R for a major independent label (King/Federal).
Produced artists such as
Little Willie John,
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters,
Joey Dee and
The Starlighters, The 5 Royales and
The Essex.