- Lamont Dozier’s wives were all instrumental to his success as an American music star
- The 1944 Michigan-born Hall of Famer was married thrice but the details about his second marriage aren’t public knowledge
- From his three marriages, he had 6 children before his unfortunate death on August 8, 2022.
Lamont Dozier’s wives were three in number as he was married thrice in his lifetime. However the main focus of today’s spotlight is on his first and last wives. The first of his wives is known as Elizabeth Ann Dozier whom he met way before his rise to fame and stardom.
Moving on, the renowned American singer, Lamont, went on to marry twice again after the failures of the marriages. From his marriages and relationships, Dozier had a total of 6 children who have in one way or another been in the spotlight as well.
Lamont Dozier’s wives, especially the first and last, were purportedly instrumental to his fame and musical successes.
Lamont Dozier’s Wives: Let’s Meet Elizabeth Ann Dozier (Nee Brown)
Elizabeth Ann Dozier, the first of Lamont Dozier’s wives was married to the songwriter and producer just before his popularity spiked. They met in the 1950s and by 1959 were married. She was with him when he began his journey into the music world at the age of 18.
Elizabeth was reportedly the one who introduced the young adult to his H-D-H bandmates and friends. There is a history of Lamont and a girlfriend breaking up due to his popularity among the ladies then. What made matters worse for the already unstable relationship was that Lamont actually cheated on his partner at the time.
However, during an argument about it, he made a joke that further infuriated his partner and they called it quits. While the joke aided the end of the relationship, it was the birth of a famous catchphrase used by the singer subsequently as the title of one of his songs. The line was ‘Stop in the name of Love’.
Though this scenario may not have been connected to Elizabeth Ann Dozier, about 9 years after their marriage, the couple broke up. The reason for the split wasn’t made public knowledge, though. Both parties soon carried on with their lives, obviously without much hassle.
Barbara Ullman Dozier was the Last of Lamont Dozier’s Wives
After the divorce between Lamont and Elizabeth, the record producer went on to date and marry another woman. The name of the woman is known to be Daphne Dumas. However, details about their relationship, marriage, and even divorce have been kept sealed. This second woman who got the title of wife number 2 of Lamont Dozier’s wives seemed to have nothing about her in the media.
Upon the end of this second marriage, Lamont tried his luck with love again. It seemed the third time was the charm with him because he stayed with this third wife for decades. She was a well-educated woman who graduated from California State University.
Barbara Ullman and Dozier got married in 1980 and she not only served as his wife. Ullman also served in the capacity of a manager to the singer. She made sure that his musical prowess and legacy carried on even after the split from his group.
Evidently, Mrs. Barbara Dozier did a great job at keeping her husband’s love and professional life moving smoothly. She, also deserving of flowers, was able to successfully run a home and a managerial position well.
She continued to serve as a guide to her husband from the 1980s to 2021. Ullman even managed the family’s businesses and continued till her death in July 2021. She died with accolades as the one who helped to facilitate her husband’s post-Motown successes.
The cause of the last of Lamont Dozier’s wives’ death was not revealed. Until she passed on, she and Lamont lived for about 4 decades as man and wife in Encino, California. They, however, moved and relocated a couple of times prior.
His Wives Bore him 6 Children
From his three marriages, Lamont Dozier’s wives gave birth to 6 children for him. It is reported that his last wife, Barbara bore him three out of the 6 kids he calls his own. Mrs. Dozier gave birth to two boys and a girl. The sons are named Beau Alexandre Dozier, Paris Ray Dozier. Lamont’s daughter with Barbara is named Desiree Starr Dozier.
The other three kids who are seemingly older are named Lamont Dozier Jr., Michelle Dozier, and Michael Dozier. These three kids are supposedly offspring from the marriage between Lamont and his first wife, Elizabeth Ann Dozier.
Lamont Jr. is said to be a singer, performer, and composer, just like his father while Michelle is a Manager. She is said to be a Senior Grants Manager who oversees a lot as her duty expects. Michael, the supposed third child of Lamont, is a vocalist, songwriter, actor, producer, and composer.
Beau Alexandre Dozier, just like the other member of his family, is a composer and record producer. He is also a multi-instrumentalist and a television producer. Desiree also towed in the path of her father and older siblings. She studied musical theatre and the techniques of composers. She is a singer and songwriter as well.
Lamont Dozier Died On August 8, 2022, in Arizona, A Year After His Wife
On August 8, 2022, Lamont Dozier’s son took to his social media to announce the unfortunate death of his father. Dozier who is credited for being responsible for 10 out of 12 Supremes’ No. 1 Singles died at the age of 81.
Lamont Dozier died at his home which is located near Scottsdale, Arizona. Upon the announcement and confirmation of his death, tributes have been rolling in. Other celebrities have reached out to the family he left behind with their condolences.
His death came a year and a few days after the death of his last wife. The cause of death is yet to be known and so not been made public yet.
Just like other American celebrities who passed away on August 8, Lamont Dozier would continue to be remembered. He has left behind a lot of legacies that would live very long and still bring him accolades and royalties to his name in the future. Just like Matt Lattanzi’s wife, the legacies these entertainers have put into their works are sure to speak for them, for decades to come.
