Henry Cosby

Songwriter, Composer

1928 – 2002

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Who was Henry Cosby?

Henry R. "Hank" Cosby was an American songwriter and record producer for Motown. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Cosby worked with many of Motown's artists, from The Supremes to The Temptations, and is best known for helming many of Stevie Wonder's early hits, including "My Cherie Amour", "I Was Made to Love Her", and "Uptight". He co-wrote and co-produced "The Tears of a Clown", a #1 hit for Smokey Robinson & the Miracles. Cosby was also a prominent member of Motown's Funk Brothers studio band, playing saxophone.

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Born
May 12, 1928
United States of America
Also known as
  • Hank Cosby
  • Cosby, Henry
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Jan 22, 2002

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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