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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 · CNN —. 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 ...
Jan 30, 2023 · JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: The vocalist on Motown's first hit song has died. Barrett Strong was 81 years old. He enchanted listeners with his hooks and went on to create one of the most memorable pop...
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Jan 30, 2023 · Barrett Strong, one of Motown's founding artists and known for 'Money,' dies at 81. Motown's Barrett Strong arrives at the induction ceremony for 35th annual National Academy of Popular...
Jan 30, 2023 · Barrett Strong, Whose ‘Money’ Helped Launch Motown, Dies at 81. As a singer he was a one-hit wonder. But teaming with Norman Whitfield, he wrote a string of hits for others, including “I ...
Jan 30, 2023 · Barrett Strong: Motown trailblazer and hitmaker, dies at 81. 30 January 2023. By Mark Savage,BBC Music Correspondent. Getty Images. Barrett Strong was one of Motown's most innovative...
Jan 30, 2023 · Barrett Strong was the voice behind Motown's first hit, "Money (That's What I Want)," and co-wrote classics like "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone." He also had a solo career and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
