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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.
Jan 30, 2023 · Barrett Strong, the voice and songwriter behind Motown Records’ first hit, has died, according to a post from The Motown Museum. He was 81. “It is with great sadness that we share the passing ...
Jan 30, 2023 · Barrett Strong, a pivotal figure in the history of Motown Records, has died at the age of 81.
Jan 30, 2023 · Barrett Strong was the voice of Motown's first hit "Money" and a co-writer of classics for the Temptations, Marvin Gaye and others. He passed away at 81, leaving a legacy of soulful and influential music.
Jan 30, 2023 · Barrett Strong, whose 1959 hit, “Money (That’s What I Want),” gave a fledgling music entrepreneur named Berry Gordy Jr. the jump start his business — soon to be known as Motown Records ...
Jan 30, 2023 · Barrett Strong was the voice of Motown's first hit, Money, and co-wrote classics like I Heard It Through the Grapevine and War. He fought for his royalties and influenced generations of artists with his innovative sound.
Jan 30, 2023 · Barrett Strong, longtime Motown songwriter, who was responsible for such megahits as "I Heard It Throgh the Grapevine" has died at age 81.
