Barrett Strong

Barrett Strong (born Feb. 5, 1941)

Rhythm and Blues and Soul Singer / Songwriter and Pianist, Barrett Strong, scored the first Motown Records hit song and continued at the Label as a Songwriter for Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Edwin Starr, Gladys Knight & The Pips and others. He continues to release solo material; he is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Misery, Yes, no, maybe so, Rock it easy and Money (that's what I want)

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Background information
Birth name	Barrett Strong
Born	February 5, 1941 (age 76) West Point, Mississippi, United States
Genres	Rhythm and blues, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	1959–present
Labels	Motown (Tamla), Anna,Epic, Capitol, independent
Associated acts	The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Edwin Starr, The Undisputed Truth
Notable instruments
Vocals, piano