Luther Dixon RIP

Luther Dixon, who produced and wrote many of the Shirelles' greatest recondings, has died aged 78. Luther wrote Sixteen Candles for the Crests and his other writing credits included Big Boss Man, A Hundred Pounds of Clay and Soul Serenade. But he is best remembered for his work with the Scepter and Wand labels and his song writing and production with the Shirelles, Chuck Jackson and Tommy Hunt. He co-wrote Tonight's the Night for the Shirelles, along with Boys and Soldier Boy and produced the classic Will You Love Me Tomorrow. Later he wrote some of the Platters' soul hits including I Love You 1000 Times and With This Ring.

Other recent deaths include bluesman Johnny Jones, who appeared at the Blues Estafette a few years ago, Al Martino, who had the first ever number one UK hit in the UK in 1952, and Clinton 'Fanlight Fanny' Ford.