Eddie Holland

Although to find greater fame and fortune as a songwriter and producer, in conjunction with his brother Brian and Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland began his Motown adventure as a singer. His own vocal style was similar to that of Jackie Wilson, so much so that many of the early songs Berry Gordy wrote for Jackie were demoed by Eddie, so when Jackie and Berry had their parting of the ways, Berry was convinced he had a ready made replacement at hand. Eddie would score a minor hit with Jamie, result…