British songwriter, producer and musician Rod Temperton died
today following a battle with cancer. He was 66. Temperton was best known for penning the Michael Jackson classics
“Off The Wall,” “Rock With You” and “Thriller,” which is one of Jackson’s most iconic tracks and a worldwide Halloween anthem. The gifted songwriter also
wrote the gems “The Lady in My Life” and “Burn This Disco Out” for MJ.
In addition to his work with Jackson, Temperton was the
keyboardist and primary songwriter for the popular disco/funk band Heatwave, where he penned the ‘70s dance-floor hits “Boogie Nights" and “The Groove Line.” He also wrote the classic soul ballad “Always
and Forever” with Heatwave.
Temperton was a prolific and sought-after songwriter/producer
and had written tracks for celebrated artists such as Herbie Hancock, George
Benson, Patti Austin, Donna Summer, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, the Brothers
Johnson and James Ingram, among many others.
He was also nominated for the Best Original Song Oscar in 1986 for "Miss
Celie's Blues," which he co-wrote with Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie for
The Color Purple (1985).
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