Deke Richards — American Musician born on April 08, 1944, died on March 24, 2013

Deke Richards, born Dennis Lussier and also known as Deke Lussier, was an American songwriter and record producer, one of many white musicians/songwriters who were affiliated with Motown. He is notable for being a member of both The Clan and The Corporation, the latter being 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"... (wikipedia)

I was strictly after hits when it came down to the Jackson 5. That's all I was concerned with.
I basically was in charge of the Jackson 5 - all their creative, when it came down to the studio, and all their musical endeavors.
I basically was in charge of the Jackson 5 - all their creative, when it came down to the studio, and all their musical endeavors. I tried to create a Hitsville on the West Coast.