Bradley Aaron Shapiro (August 15, 1938 — October 3, 2024) was an American musician, songwriter and record producer, whose credits have included work with Wilson Pickett, Millie Jackson, James Brown, and the J. Geils Band. Shapiro was born in Rochester, New York. In the late 1950s, he played bass guitar in a local band, the Redcoats, in Miami, Florida, whose singer was Steve Alaimo. After Alaimo launched a solo career, the band split up, but Shapiro remained involved in the... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Brad Shapiro first charted in 1968 with And Black Is Beautiful.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Don't Knock My Love--Part 1 - #2: Call My Name, I'll Be There - #3: Funk Factory - #4: Don't Knock My Love - #5: Take a Closer Look at the Woman You're With
#2 Call My Name, I'll Be There
Wilson Pickett
#3 Funk Factory
Wilson Pickett
#5 Take a Closer Look at the Woman You're With
Wilson Pickett
Star Generation
James Brown
Despair
Millie Jackson
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