McFadden & Whitehead
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Gene McFadden and John Whitehead (1949-2004) were an American songwriting, production, and recording duo, primarily associated with Gamble and Huff's Philadelphia International soul music record label during the 1970s.
After being discovered by soul star Otis Redding, they went on to write The O'Jays' 1972 hit "Back Stabbers", and also crafted hits records for Philadelphia International artists such as Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and Archie Bell & the Drells. The production team also worked with Melba Moore, Freddie Jackson and Gloria Gaynor, among others. McFadden & Whitehead had a hit of their own in 1979 with "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" and its album of the same name.
In 2004, John Whitehead was murdered by an unknown gunman while fixing his car on the street outside of his Philadelphia home. He was 55 years old.