Johnny Bristol
(1939-2004)
American musician
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John William Bristol (February 3, 1939 – March 21, 2004) 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. His composition "Love Me for a Reason" saw global success when covered by The Osmonds including a number 1 in 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.
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John William Bristol 3 February 1939 Morganton, North Carolina
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21 March 2004 (aged 65) Brighton Township, Michigan, U.S
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| Zodiac | Aquarius |
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