French producer and arranger. Brother of Jean-Pierre Martin and Alex Martin.
Born: February 15th, 1956. Died: June 19 or 20, 2021.
Adopted the pseudonym Lionel Leroy in the early 1980s, specializing in writing the theme songs of children's television shows, such as Ulysses 31 and Goldorak 82, as well as for the American series L'Amour Du Risque (Hart To Hart) and Starsky & Hutch. Went on to arrange France's first pop-rap crossover hit for Chagrin D'Amour, "Chacun Fait (C'Qui Lui Plait)". He later married Sheila (5), composing and producing her music, as well as music for other former disco stars, including Amanda Lear.
Do NOT confuse with Canadian songwriter Yves Martin (2)
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