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Jon Lind
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| Born | Jonathan Gus Lind April 14, 1948
Brooklyn, New York, United States
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| Died | January 15 2022 (aged 73)
Los Angeles, California, United States
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| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, musician |
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Jonathan Gus Lind (April 14, 1948 – January 15, 2022), professionally known as Jon Lind, was an American songwriter, performer and A&R executive.
Lind was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 14, 1948,[1] and raised in New York City. He studied classical guitar at the Mannes College of Music. His first break was in the 1970s where he worked with Bob Cavallo. During this period he met producer Maurice White who recorded his songs with Ramsey Lewis and Earth, Wind and Fire. He was also a member of the band Howdy Moon and the Fifth Avenue Band.
He wrote songs for artists such as Madonna, Cher, the Emotions, Jennifer Holliday, D.J. Rogers, Atlantic Starr and Ramsey Lewis. In 1984, Lind signed with Warner Brothers. He was a Senior Vice President of A&RatHollywood Records.[2] Lind died from cancer on January 15, 2022, at the age of 73.[3][1]
Some songs written or co-written by Lind include:[citation needed]
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