Terry "Buzzy" Johnson

Songwriter

Birthday November 12, 1938

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Baltimore, MD

Age 86 years old

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About

Singer, songwriter, and music producer known for being a member of The Flamingos and for his songwriting work at Motown Records. He is also known for writing the hit song "I Only Have Eyes for You."

Before Fame

He grew up surrounded by the Baltimore music scene and with a love for music. He cofounded the music group The Whispers with four of his high school friends. He wrote, arranged, and led the vocals on their 1955 releases of "Fool Heart" and "Are You Sorry?" He joined The Flamingos in late 1956. He joined Motown Records in 1964, where he worked as a songwriter and producer. 

Trivia

He released his solo debut album, Still in the Pink, on his own label TerryTree Records in 2005. He wrote the songs "Baby, Baby Don't Cry" for The Miracles, "Malinda" for Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers, and "Here I Go Again" for Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.

Family Life

He was born Isaiah Johnson. He was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland.

Associated With

He collaborated with Smokey Robinson at Motown Records.