(1941-02-05)February 5, 1941 West Point, Mississippi, U.S.
Origin
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died
January 28, 2023(2023-01-28) (aged 81) San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres
Rhythm and blues
soul
Occupation(s)
Singer
songwriter
Years active
1959–2023
Labels
Tamla
Anna
Epic
Capitol
Spouse(s)
Sandy White
(died 2002)
Musical artist
Barrett Strong Jr. (February 5, 1941 – January 28, 2023) was an American singer and songwriter known for his recording of "Money (That's What I Want)", which was the first hit single for the Motown record label.[1] He is also known for his songwriting work in association with producer Norman Whitfield;[2] together, they penned such songs as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "War", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone".[1]
In 2004, Strong was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame alongside Whitfield.[3]
^ abItalie, Hillel (January 29, 2023). "Barrett Strong, Motown artist known for 'Money,' dies at 81". Associated Press. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
^"Barrett Strong Biography". Oldies.com. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
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