Billy Griffin
Billy Griffin
Billy Griffin is a renowned R&B/Pop producer, songwriter, and recording artist who has made remarkable contributions to the American music industry. As the former lead singer of an American icon, "the Miracles," he is most revered for his composition and lead singing of the double-platinum Soul Opera album "City of Angels," which features his classic dance anthem "Love Machine." Beyond his native America, Griffin is a favorite among R&B and Pop fans from Europe, Brazil, and Japan, who enjoy his melodious tunes. In the 80s, he composed the masterpiece tandem "Hold Me Tighter In The Rain" and "Serious," and in the 90s, he gave us the Carolina beach hit "Believe It Or Not."
Griffin has also written songs for various artists, including Wham, Aretha Franklin, Fergie, The Ojays, Ronnie Isley, Freda Payne, Edwin Starr, Evelyn Champagne King, Herb Alpert, Martine McCutcheon, The Emotions, and many more. Furthermore, he has produced hits for several artists, such as The Pasadenas, I Found Heaven, Could It Be Magic, and A Million Love Songs, which launched the quintessential British boy band Take That.
Griffin has an impressive educational background, as he studied at Forest Park High School and The Community College of Baltimore County. He is a former CEO of Opinicus Records, owner of Grimora Publishing/Billy Griffin Compositions, and recording artist at Motown, Sony, and Atlantic Records. Currently, he serves as the Brand Manager at Mpresspr.com.