Leon Ware

Leon Ware
Ware in 1982
Background information
Born	(1940-02-16)February 16, 1940 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died	February 23, 2017(2017-02-23) (aged 77) Marina del Rey, California, U.S.
Genres	R&B soul disco funk jazz
Occupations	Musician songwriter record producer
Instruments	Vocals piano keyboards
Years active	1967–2017
Labels	Gordy United Artists Fabulous Elektra Expansion Stax P-Vine
Website	http://www.leonware.com

Leon Ware (February 16, 1940 – February 23, 2017) was an American songwriter, producer, composer, and singer renowned for his innovative and prolific compositions, particularly of R&B and soul music. He often worked behind the scenes, where he wrote and produced hits for other artists including Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Maxwell, Minnie Riperton and Marvin Gaye, co-producing the latter's seminal album I Want You.