Sherrick

Sherrick (July 6, 1957 – January 22, 1999[1]) was an American soul singer and musician.

Sherrick
Birth nameLamotte Smith
Born(1957-07-06)July 6, 1957
Sacramento, California, United States
DiedJanuary 22, 1999(1999-01-22) (aged 41)
Los Angeles, California
GenresR&B, soul
Occupation(s)Singer–songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1980s-1999
LabelsWarner Bros. Records

Biography

He was born F Lamonte-Smith;[1] or Lamotte Smith[2][3][4] in 1957 in Sacramento, California, United States.

Sherrick was given his professional break by producer Raynoma Gordy Singleton (née Mayberry), former wife of Motown founder Berry Gordy.[2] Sherrick was the lead singer of the Motown group, Kagny, who recorded a song for the Motown movie, The Last Dragon.[2]

He signed with Warner Bros. Records in 1987, co-producing an album with Michael Stokes and with Ray Singleton as an executive producer. The album, titled Sherrick, included "Just Call" which reached number 8 in the US Billboard R&B chart. A version of the Originals' major hit of the late 1960s, "Baby I'm for Real" also charted, peaking at number 53. He also had two entries in the UK Singles Chart in 1987.[1] These were "Just Call" (number 23) and "Let's Be Lovers Tonight" (number 63).[1] In addition, his album, Sherrick reached number 27 in the UK Albums Chart the same year.[1]

He died in Los Angeles, California, on January 22, 1999, at the age of 41. He is survived by his widow Lynne Conner-Smith and three children, Kiriandra, Paris and Chance Smith.[2]

Discography

Albums
Year Album Name UK
1987 Sherrick #27

Singles
Year Song UK[5] US R&B[6]
1987 "Just Call" 23 8
"Let's Be Lovers Tonight" 63 —
"Tell Me What It Is" — —
"This Must Be Love" — —
"Baby I'm For Real" — 53

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References
  1. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 496. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. "Sherrick". Soulwalking.co.uk. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  3. "Sherrick". Api.discogs.com. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  4. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 1998 - 1999". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  5. UK Chart Information. OfficialCharts.com. Retrieved February 29, 2020
  6. US R&B Charts. MusicVF.com. Retrieved February 29, 2020
  7. Album and Singles Discography. Discogs.com. Retrieved February 29, 2020
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