Leon Ware
Leon Ware
Artist Information
Genres: Soul, Urban, Adult Contemporary, Motown, Smooth Soul
Active: 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's
Born: February 16, 1940 in Detroit, MI
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Songwriter, singer, and producer Leon Ware is one of the less-recognized products of the Motown Records music factory of the 1960s and '70s, primarily because he has tended to work behind the scenes despite recording a series of albums under his own name. His signature style is a highly romantic approach to soul music that has resulted in many hit records, notably "I Wanna Be Where You Are," recorded by Michael Jackson, and "I Want You," recorded by Marvin Gaye, both of which he co-wrote. Growing up as an aspiring musical artist in Detroit, Ware naturally became part of Motown Records, which was founded in the city as he approached manhood.
Discography
Release: August 12, 2008
Label: Stax
Release: January 13, 2004
Label: Import, P-Vine