Marilyn McLeod was an American songwriter and occasional singer.
10 Facts About Marilyn McLeod
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Marilyn McLeod's family were acquainted with the Gordy family, partly due to Ernie Farrow's boxing activities.
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Marilyn McLeod first worked at Motown as a keypunch operator, before attracting attention in the company as a songwriter.
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Marilyn McLeod co-wrote Marvin Gaye's song "The World Is Rated X" with Bolton and others.
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Marilyn McLeod moved with the company from Detroit to Los Angeles, and was teamed with lyricist Pam Sawyer.
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In 1982, Marilyn McLeod co-wrote Jermaine Jackson's hit with Devo, "Let Me Tickle Your Fancy", written with Sawyer, Jermaine Jackson, and Paul Jackson, Jr.
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Marilyn McLeod left Motown in 1985, and, in the early 1990s, co-wrote several songs for Northern Soul DJ Ian Levine and his Motown revival label Motorcity Records.
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In 2011, Marilyn McLeod suffered a stroke which caused problems with her left side.
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Marilyn McLeod died on November 24,2021, at the age of 82.
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Marilyn McLeod's grandson is the musician, producer and rapper Flying Lotus.