Freddie Perren
Frederick James Perren, known as Freddie Perren, was an influential American songwriter, record producer, arranger, and orchestra conductor born on May 15, 1943, in Englewood, New Jersey. He graduated from Howard University in 1966 and subsequently moved to Los Angeles, where he became a founding member of The Corporation, Motown's renowned production team. Perren was instrumental in shaping the sound of disco and R&B during the 1970s and early 1980s. He co-wrote and co-produced several iconic songs, including "Boogie Fever" by The Sylvers, "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor, and "Shake Your Groove Thing" by Peaches & Herb. His work spanned genres such as R&B, soul, funk, disco, and dance-pop. Freddie Perren passed away on December 16, 2004, at the age of 61, eleven years after suffering a massive stroke.
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