voc, 1957-1999
Singer of R&B/Soul and Electronic
A.k.a. F. Lamotte Smith
Born: July 6, 1957, Sacramento, California. Died: January 22, 1999, Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles-based R&B singer/balladeer Sherrick was given his professional break by Raynoma Liles Gordy, former wife of Motown founder Berry Gordy. He was once a member of Motown group, Kagny & The Dirty Rats, who recorded a track for the Motown movie 'The Last Dragon'. Cocaine addiction is reported to have derailed his promising career. His erratic behavior and a habit of disappearing lead to problems with Motown executives who eventually would not work with him. He died at age 41. Survived by widow and 3 children.
Kagny & The Dirty Rats |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Baby I'm For Real | Sherrick | 1988 | Single |
Just Call | Sherrick | 1987 | Single |
This Must Be Love | Sherrick | 1987 | Album |
Sherrick | Sherrick | 1987 | Album |
Tell Me What It Is | Sherrick | 1987 | Single |
Let's Be Lovers Tonight | Sherrick | 1987 | Album |
Just Call | Sherrick | 1987 | Single |