Ivy Jo Hunter was an accomplished keyboard and trumpet player from Detroit who was signed at a young age to Motown Records. Most of his work at Motown was behind the scenes, playing in the Motown house band and writing and producing. Classic songs that he wrote or co-wrote include Martha and the Vandellas “Dancing in the Street,” The Isley Brothers “My Love Is Your Love (Forever),” and “Ask the Lonely” for the Four Tops. Later, he contributed to Funkadelic’s 1970 debut album and released his own records.
Tributes to Ivy Jo Hunter
Motown Museum remembers the life and legacy of Ivy Jo Hunter — @motown principal musician, singer, and one of the company’s most prolific songwriters. pic.twitter.com/Vkf5gJbPFW
It broke my heart to learn of the death of my friend, my co-writer and my co-producer, the incredible genius Ivy Jo Hunter. I released two singles with him on Motorcity and recorded several tracks. I wrote over fifty songs with him https://t.co/PqJdLoGoJ4
Ivy Jo Hunter was an integral part of the Motown juggernaut that helped put soul and African American music on the map. Based out of Detroit, he worked as a…
Every week this month we are highlighting a song written and performed by black artists. Dancing in the Street, sung by Martha Reeves & the Vandellas and written by Ivy Jo Hunter, Marvin Gaye & William Stevenson was fun to dance along to! #BlackHistoryMonthpic.twitter.com/YEXS2yVEW1
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