Deke Richards

Biography

Deke Richards, also known as Dennis Lussier, is a songwriter and record producer, one of many white musicians/songwriters who were affiliated with Motown. He is notable for being a member of The Corporation, a hitmaking production team that wrote and produced The Jackson 5's early hits, including "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", "Mama's Pearl", and "Maybe Tomorrow". Deke also wrote and produced for Bobby Darin, The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas, The Blackberries and Stacie Johnson, among others.