Andre Williams, man of style and raunchy lyrics, dead at 82

Michigan Public | By Sarah Hulett

Published March 18, 2019 at 2:58 PM EDT

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Andre Williams, an R&B musician who got his commercial start in Detroit, died Sunday in Chicago. He was 82.

Williams moved from Alabama to Detroit in the 1950s, and recorded radio hits like "Bacon Fat" with Fortune Records.Williams helped write hits for other artists, including Stevie Wonder and Ike and Tina Turner. He remained a fixture on the music scene well into his later years, performing with garage rock bands like The Dirtbombs and Demolition Doll Rods. He was colorful both onstage and off, with swanky outfits and colorful storiesand song lyrics.

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Sarah Hulett

Sarah Hulett became Michigan Radio's assistant news director in August 2011. For five years she was the station's Detroit reporter, and contributed to several reporting projects that won state and national awards.

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