Deke Richards

Deke Richards a.k.a. Dennis Lussier and Deke Lussier

Songwriter, producer, guitarist and keyboard player.

Born on 8th April 1944 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Died on 24th March 2013 at Whatcom Hospice House, Bellingham, Washington, U.S.A.

Deke passed away following a battle with esophageal cancer.

He was a member of the Motown Records songwriting team, The Corporation during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

The Corporation also included [a=Berry Gordy], [a=Fonce Mizell] and [a=Freddie Perren].

Deke was also a member of the songwriting team [a=The Clan].