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LaMonte McLemore, Founding Member Of The 5th Dimension, Dies At 90

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PressOrigin StaffFebruary 5, 2026
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LaMonte McLemore, Founding Member Of The 5th Dimension, Dies At 90

LaMonte McLemore, the celebrated vocalist and founding member of the iconic pop-soul group The 5th Dimension, has died at the age of 90. McLemore’s passing marks the loss of one of the core voices responsible for shaping the sound of late 1960s and early 1970s American popular music.

As a crucial component of the Grammy-winning quintet, McLemore contributed to some of the era’s most recognizable chart-toppers. The group became renowned for seamlessly blending pop, jazz, and soul arrangements, creating a sophisticated and uplifting sound. His vocals were featured prominently on their breakthrough 1967 hit, “Up, Up and Away,” which captured the optimism of the time and earned the group multiple Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year.

The 5th Dimension continued its remarkable streak with songs that defined the psychedelic soul movement. McLemore sang on the intricate 1968 classic “Stoned Soul Picnic,” written by Laura Nyro, which solidified the group’s crossover appeal. Their biggest commercial success arrived in 1969 with the medley “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” a signature track from the Broadway musical *Hair*. The anthem spent six weeks at number one on the charts and remains one of the defining singles of the era.

McLemore, along with Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr., Ron Townson, and Florence LaRue, formed the initial lineup of The 5th Dimension in 1966. Before his music career, McLemore had established himself as a talented professional photographer, but his contributions to the group’s distinctive harmonies and polished vocal arrangements cemented his lasting place in music history. The 5th Dimension was celebrated for its smooth delivery and positive message, earning them 14 gold records and 3 platinum records over the course of their tenure.

McLemore’s legacy endures through the enduring popularity of the group’s catalogue, which continues to be featured in film and radio programming worldwide. Details regarding memorial services have not yet been released.

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