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Leon Ware (February 16, 1940 – February 23, 2017) [1] was an American songwriter, producer, composer, and singer. Besides a solo career as a performer, Ware was best known for producing hits for other artists including Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Maxwell, Minnie Riperton and Marvin Gaye, co-producing the latter's album I Want You . Early life.
Mar 2, 2017 · March 2, 2017. Leon Ware, a writer and producer of sensual R&B songs who was best known for a memorable collaboration with Marvin Gaye on the 1976 album “I Want You,” died on Feb. 23 in Marina...
Feb 24, 2017 · Leon Ware was a prolific and influential artist who wrote and produced for Motown, Ike & Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye and many others. He also released several solo albums, including Musical Massage and Moon Ride, and had his songs sampled by hip-hop stars.
Feb 24, 2017 · Leon Ware, who co-wrote and co-produced Marvin Gaye's I Want You and Michael Jackson's I Wanna Be Where You Are, among other hits, passed away at 77. He also had a solo career and worked with Quincy Jones, Minnie Riperton and Maxwell.
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Feb 23, 2017 · Leon Ware was a soul and quiet storm legend who wrote and produced hits for the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, and Minnie Riperton. Explore his songs, albums, reviews, and more on AllMusic.
Feb 24, 2017 · One of the underheralded architects of soul music has died: songwriter producer and singer Leon Ware, who penned classics for such artists as Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, Michael Jackson,...
