[Gerald]

Rod Temperton, the songwriter behind Michael Jackson's Thriller and Rock With You, has died aged 66.

Temperton died of cancer last week, according to Jon Platt, chairman and chief executive of Warner/Chappell.

"His family is devastated and request total privacy at this, the saddest of sad times," said Mr Platt, adding that the funeral was private.

Temperton, also a record producer and keyboard player, began his career as a member of the disco band Heatwave.

For the group, he wrote the 1970s hits Always And Forever and Boogie Nights.

http://news.sky.com/story/michael-ja...ed-66-10606335

RIP Mr Rod Temperton for all good songs.

Note: 15:59, UK,
Wednesday 05 October 2016