Barrett Strong

Barrett Strong (February 5, 1941 – January 28, 2023) was a pivotal figure in American soul music and one of Motown’s foundational artists. Born in West Point, Mississippi, and raised in Detroit, Strong was among the first musicians signed by Berry Gordy. His 1960 hit “Money (That’s What I Want)” became Motown’s first major success, helping finance the label’s meteoric rise