Young writers should definitely research the current sounds and styles.

Dozier recorded a few unsuccessful records for various Detroit labels before the trio started working together as a writing and production team for Motown in 1962. " He is also teaching a course of popular music at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. It wasn't until 2004 that Dozier chose to revisit his catalog of Motown hits rather than recording only new material.

Dozier has co-written and produced many US Billboard #1 hits.