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February 5, 2026

LaMonte McLemore, singer and founding member of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90

Singer LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of vocal group The 5th Dimension, whose smooth pop and soul sounds with a touch of psychedelia brought them big hits in the 1960s and '70s, has died. He was 90.

LaMonte McLemore, singer and founding member of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90

TL;DR

  • LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of The 5th Dimension, died at 90.
  • The 5th Dimension won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
  • Their major hits included 'Up, Up and Away' and 'Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In.'
  • McLemore also worked as a sports and celebrity photographer.
  • The group, which had an all-Black lineup, achieved rare crossover success with white audiences.
  • The 5th Dimension's participation in the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival was featured in the documentary 'Summer of Soul.'
  • McLemore is survived by his wife, two children, a sister, and three grandchildren.

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