American musician, songwriter, and record producer
Maurice Starr
Birth name
Larry Curtis Johnson
Born
(1953-07-14) July 14, 1953 (age 70) Deland, Florida, United States
Genres
R&B
electro
funk
pop
Occupation(s)
Record producer
musician
songwriter
Instrument(s)
Piano
guitar
Years active
1970s–present
Musical artist
Larry Curtis Johnson (born July 14, 1953), better known by his stage name Maurice Starr, is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his production work for boy bands New Edition and New Kids on the Block.[1] He was fired by New Edition for embezzling funds.[2]
^"White Singers + Black Style - Pop Bonanza". The New York Times. 11 March 1990. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
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Curtis Johnson (born July 14, 1953), better known by his stage name MauriceStarr, is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is best...
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