Skip Scarborough
American songwriter (1944–2003) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American songwriter (1944–2003) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clarence Alexander "Skip" Scarborough (November 26, 1944 – July 3, 2003) was an American songwriter, best known for romantic ballads.
Skip Scarborough | |
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Birth name | Clarence Alexander Scarborough |
Born | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States | November 26, 1944
Origin | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
Died | July 3, 2003 58) Los Angeles, California, United States | (aged
Genres | R&B, funk, soul, disco |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, arranger, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Piano, keyboards |
Years active | 1960s–2003 |
Scarborough was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He lived in Los Angeles most of his life.
A prolific songwriter, Scarborough wrote songs performed by L.T.D., Anita Baker and Earth, Wind & Fire. He co-wrote "Giving You the Best That I Got", which won a Grammy Award in 1988 for Best R&B Song.[1]
Scarborough was a cousin of fellow songwriter and producer Gary Taylor.[2]
Scarborough died of cancer on July 3, 2003 in Los Angeles.[3]
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