1. Richard Gilbert Griffey was an American record producer and music promoter who founded SOLAR Records, an acronym for "Sound of Los Angeles Records".
10 Facts About Dick Griffey
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Dick Griffey was raised by his mother, Juanita Hines, and stepfather in the housing projects of Nashville, Tennessee.
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Dick Griffey was a medic and worked as a private-duty nurse after completing his military service.
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Dick Griffey toured with the girl group Honey Cone and handled their finances.
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Dick Griffey was engaged to Carolyn Willis of the group in 1971.
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Dick Griffey worked as talent coordinator on Soul Train, the musical variety show created by Don Cornelius.
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Dick Griffey died at the age of 71 on September 24,2010.
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Dick Griffey had been recuperating after undergoing quadruple coronary artery bypass surgery, at a rehabilitation center in Canoga Park, Los Angeles.
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Dick Griffey was survived by his wife Carrie Lucas, a singer he married in 1974; four children and five grandchildren.
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Dick Griffey is featured in the documentary series, Profiles of African-American Success.