Trivia

His brother, Reggie Dozier, is a nationally known music producer and engineer and has worked with people from Michael Jackson, Patti LaBelle to Phil Collins, Luther Vandross and Diana Ross.

Cousin of John Witherspoon.

Has two sons and one daughter with wife, Barbara. His sons are named Beau Alexandre (born November 26, 1979) and Paris Ray (born September 12, 1984). His daughter is named Desiree Starr (born August 1, 1988).

His sons Beau and Paris were once in an R&B singing group called Platune.

His niece, Eden Dozier, is an aspiring actress who lives in Hollywood and works a lot in theatre.

Inducted into the American Songwriters Hall of Fame (with Brian Holland and Eddie Holland) in 1988.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with Brian Holland and Eddie Holland) in 1990.

Founder, with Brian Holland and Eddie Holland, of Hot Wax Records (1968-73), Detroit, MI.

Founder, with Brian Holland and Eddie Holland, of Invictus Records (1968-77), Detroit, MI.

As of June 2003 was residing with his family in the Los Angeles area.

He, Brian Holland and Eddie Holland were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7070 Hollywood Blvd.

Collaborated with Phil Collins to write the song "Two Hearts" for the 'Buster' movie soundtrack, which received a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.

Had his biggest hit with "Trying to Hold on to My Woman" in 1974, which reached No. 15 on the pop chart and No. 4 on the R&B chart.

Founder and owner of Invictus Records and Hot Wax Records, producing top-charting hits for acts Freda Payne, Honey Cone, Chairmen of the Board, and 100 Proof Aged in Soul.

One third of Holland-Dozier-Holland, the songwriting and production team responsible for much of the Motown sound and numerous hit records by artists such as Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, The Four Tops, and The Isley Brothers.

Parents: Jeanette Waters Dozier, and Willie Dozier.

Father of Michelle Dozier, Lamont Dozier Jr, Beau Dozier, Paris Dozier, Desiree Starr, and Andre Dozier.

Grandfather of Solei Dawson Dozier.

Brother of Norma Dozier, Laretta Dozier, and Zel Dozier.