Herbert Louis Rooney (1940 – February 16, 1991) was an American record producer who was responsible for writing, producing and singing bass on songs by the Exciters and for writing and producing the sample staple "Synthetic Substitution" by Melvin Bliss. Between 1964 and the mid-1980s, Herb Rooney was married to the Exciters' lead singer Brenda Reid. They had one son, Cory Rooney, who played keyboard for Herb and Brenda when touring and who went on to write music and produce... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Herb Rooney first charted in 1969 with You Don't Know What You're Missing ('Til It's Gone!).The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.
Top songs: #1: My Life - #2: Die in Your Arms - #3: Reaching for the Best - #4: You Be Killin' Em - #5: Dreams
#3 Reaching for the Best
The Exciters
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