Bryan Loren
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Bryan Loren Hudson, born Mayâ¯5â¯1966 in Longâ¯Island, Newâ¯York, is an American singer, songwriter, musician and producer who began playing drums at age five and was composing by 12. After signing a first recording contract at seventeen, Bryan Loren worked as a session artist at Alpha International Studios and joined Fat Larryâs Band as a keyboardist, earning the nickname âThe Wiz.â In 1984 he released his selfâtitled debut album Bryan Loren on Philly World Records, which included the singles "Lollipop Luv" and "Do You Really Love Me?", the former reaching numberâ¯23 on the Billboard R&B chart. In 1992 he issued Music from the New World on Arista Records; the track "To Satisfy You" featured background vocals by Michaelâ¯Jackson and later inspired the cover "Satisfy You" by Damion Hall. Bryan Lorenâs production and songwriting extended to highâprofile collaborations with Michaelâ¯Jackson, Whitneyâ¯Houston, Sting and Ericâ¯Benét, most notably producing, singing background vocals and coâwriting "Do the Bartman" for The Simpsons Sing the Blues in 1990, a single that topped charts in several countries. In Julyâ¯1990, he received the Sony Innovatorâs Award in Sound, presented by Georgeâ¯Benson. Bryan Loren died in January 2026 at the age of 59.
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