Ollie McLaughlin (1925-1984) was a DJ on WHRV (later WAAM) in Ann Arbor. He produced records on the Karen, Carla, and Moira record labels, and launched the careers of Detroit area artists including Deon Jackson in 1962.

More information

• http://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/articles/art_ollie_mclaughlin.html
• http://soulfuldetroit.com/web01-soulfuldetroit/olliemclaughlin.htm
• Ollie McLaughlin on AllMusic
• http://rocknrollgraffiti.blogspot.com/2008/03/clark-sullivan-kept-recording.html

Influential record producer Ollie McLaughlin saw promise in Upper Peninsula rock band the Excels and their lead singer, Clark Sullivan.