"Barrett was not only a great singer and piano player, but he, along with his writing partner Norman Whitfield, created an incredible body of work," said Berry Gordy in a statement Barrett Strong, the ...

Barrett Strong, the titan songwriter of the Motown era, has died aged 81. The Detroit artist's credits include 'War' and 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine'. Strong also sang on the Tamla label's first ...

Motown Records star Barrett Strong has passed away at the age of 81. Strong was Motown’s primary hitmaker and songwriter as the label transitioned through the 1960s. Born in West Point, Mississippi, ...

NEW YORK — Barrett Strong, one of Motown’s founding artists and most gifted songwriters who sang lead on the company’s breakthrough single “Money (That’s What I Want)” and later collaborated with ...

Barrett Strong is one of the most recognizable names in soul and R&B, with quite a few No. 1 hits under his name as a singer, songwriter, or both. Strong ultimately passed away on this very day, ...

Barrett Strong, one of Motown Records‘ original hitmakers and the songwriter for “Money (That’s What I Want),” and many other soul classics, has died. He was 81. Strong is perhaps best known for his ...

Barrett Strong, one of Motown’s founding artists and most gifted songwriters who sang lead on the company’s breakthrough single “Money (That’s What I Want)” and later collaborated with Norman ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the rich annals of Detroit music, Barrett Strong was among the songwriting giants. But on Saturday, he was remembered largely ...

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 of ...

NEW YORK (AP) - Barrett Strong, one of Motown’s founding artists and most gifted songwriters who sang lead on the company’s breakthrough single “Money (That’s What I Want)” and later collaborated with ...