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Norman Jesse Whitfield (May 12, 1940 – September 16, 2008) was an American songwriter and producer, who worked with Berry Gordy's Motown labels during the 1960s. He has been credited as one of the creators of the Motown Sound and of the late-1960s subgenre of psychedelic soul .
Sep 18, 2008 · Norman Whitfield, a Grammy-winning songwriter, producer and arranger for Motown Records whose many hits, including the signature song “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” helped solidify the...
Norman Whitfield. Inductee. 1940- 2008 Born/Died. 2004 Inducted. His "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" one of the most played songs of the 20th century on American radio and TV. New York-born music legend Norman Whitfield came to Detroit by chance... his father's car broke down there.
NORMAN WHITFIELD. A prolific songwriter and producer, Whitfield’s “Psychedelic Soul” fused soul, rock and funk with complex arrangements, socially conscious lyrics, and iconic anthems. Norman Whitfield helped define the Motown sound in the 1960s and 1970s.
Sep 16, 2008 · Motown producer/songwriter who helped define the label's sound. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 1980s. Born. May 12, 1940 in New York, NY. Died. September 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. Genre. R&B. Styles. Motown, Soul, Psychedelic Soul. New Releases. Articles. Staff Picks. Advanced Search. Remove Ads. Return to Homepage.
Jun 6, 2022 · 6th June 2022. Norman Whitfield. Image: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images. When the pressure grew too much, Motown producer Norman Whitfield disappeared off the face of the earth....
Sep 19, 2008 · Norman Whitfield, renowned BMI songwriter, producer and arranger of many Motown Records hits, including “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” and “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone,” died September 16. He was 68. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure due to diabetes.
