Lawrence Payton

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Lawrence Albert Payton (March 2, 1938 – June 20, 1997) was an American tenor singer, songwriter, and record producer for the popular Motown quartet, The Four Tops. Payton also created the smooth, sharp jazz/pop hamonies for the Four Tops.

Payton was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA and had nine children with the former Elizabeth Hughes. He also had 1 child with Nona Payton. He died from cancer in 1997. His interment was located at Woodlawn Cemetery. His son Roquel Payton now sings with the Four Tops.