Barrett Strong, “Money” Singer Who Wrote Motown Hits Including “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” Dies at 81
More than 73 years ago, Barrett Strong, as a singer, declared “Money (That’s What I Want)” — for the first...
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Janis Hunter Gaye, Wife of Motown Legend Marvin Gaye, Dies at 66
Janis Hunter Gaye, the second wife of Motown legend Marvin Gaye and the inspiration for several of his songs, died...
Marva Hicks, Actress in Broadway’s ‘Lion King’ and ‘Motown,’ Dies at 66
Marva Hicks, a singer and actress known for Broadway roles in The Lion King and Motown: The Musical and for...
Mable John, First Female Solo Artist Signed by Motown, Dies at 91
Mable John, the first solo female artist signed by Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, has died. She was 91. The...
Motown Songwriter-Producer Lamont Dozier Dies at 81
Lamont Dozier, the middle name of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team that wrote and produced “You Can’t Hurry Love,” “Heat Wave”...
