Barrett Strong, one of Motown's founding artists and known for 'Money,' dies at 81
Barrett Strong was one of Motown's most gifted songwriters who collaborated with Norman Whitfield on such classics as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "War" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone."
NEW YORK — Barrett Strong, one of Motown's founding artists and most gifted songwriters who sang lead on the company's breakthrough single "Money (That's What I Want)" and later collaborated with Norman Whitfield on such classics as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "War" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," has died. He was 81.
His death was announced Sunday on social media by the Motown Museum, which did not immediately provide further details.
"Barrett was not only a great singer, created an incredible body of work," Motown founder Berry Gordy said in a statement.
