Barrett Strong

Barrett Strong (born February 5, 1941) is an American singer and songwriter. Strong was the first artist to record a hit for Motown, although he is best known for his work as a songwriter, particularly in association with producer Norman Whitfield. Among his most famous work at Motown, Strong wrote the lyrics for many of the songs recorded by The Temptations. His biggest solo hit was Money (That's What I Want), a top forty hit in 1959. Songwriters Hall of Fame. Strong wrote songs for many other Motown artists. Wrote the Edwin Starr protest song War. Also wrote for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Sonics, Buddy Guy, and Jerry Lee Lewis. His Papa Was a Rolin' Stone won a Grammy.
He was born in West Point, Mississippi.
== Genres ==
Soul
Category:Soul
Category:Psychedelic Soul
Category:Sixties