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LaMonte McLemore, The 5th Dimension Founder, Dies

Analysis based on 14 articles · First reported Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Feb 05, 2026

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This event has no direct or indirect impact on financial markets. It is a cultural event concerning the passing of a musician.

Event Summary

Lamonte McLemore, a founding member of the popular 1960s and '70s vocal group The 5th Dimension, has died at the age of 90. He passed away on Tuesday at his home in Las Vegas from natural causes after suffering a stroke. The 5th Dimension, co-founded by Lamonte McLemore with Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr., Florence LaRue, and Ronald Towson, achieved broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including two for Record of the Year for 'Up, Up and Away' and 'Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In.' Beyond his music career, Lamonte McLemore was also an acclaimed sports and celebrity photographer whose work appeared in magazines like Jet. He had served in the United States as an aerial photographer and played baseball in the United States — Los Angeles' farm system before focusing on music and photography.

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Lamonte McLemore
Lamonte McLemore, a founding member of The 5th Dimension, died at the age of 90. He was also an acclaimed photographer.
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The 5th Dimension
The 5th Dimension was a vocal group co-founded by Lamonte McLemore, known for their pop and soul hits and six Grammy Awards.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Marilyn McCoo
Marilyn McCoo was a bandmate of Lamonte McLemore in The 5th Dimension and expressed her sorrow over his passing.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Billy Davis Jr.
Billy Davis Jr. was a bandmate of Lamonte McLemore in The 5th Dimension and shared a joint statement with Marilyn McCoo regarding his death.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Florence LaRue
Florence LaRue was a bandmate of Lamonte McLemore in The 5th Dimension and issued an emotional message about his passing.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Ronald Towson
Ronald Towson was a childhood friend of Lamonte McLemore and a founding member of The 5th Dimension.
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Soul City Records
Soul City Records was the label that signed The Versatiles, who later became The 5th Dimension.
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Johnny Rivers
Johnny Rivers was a singer and the founder of Soul City Records, who signed The 5th Dimension.
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United States — Los Angeles
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United States
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