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Cecil Holmes

American singer, record executive and producer. He began his career in the music businesses as member of a Brooklyn “doo-wap” group in the early 1950s before transitioning to record promotion with [l85357]. Homes began a long-term relationship with [a288481] while working together at [l419237], [l12390], and [l12217]. In 1973, he became a partner at [l=Casablanca Records], where he started his own label, [l=Chocolate City] Records. He also promoted the late West Coast promotion rep [a=Jheryl Busby] (who later became Motown's CEO) to his first VP position. Worked with [a=Gene Redd Jr.], [a=Ronald Moseley] (R. M. H. Productions). Born July 29, 1937 in New York City, New York.