Barrett Strong was born on February 5, 1941 in West Point, MS. Lyricist known for writing "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," and numerous other Motown hits.
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💰Barrett Strong Net worth: $12 million
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About
Lyricist known for writing "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," and numerous other Motown hits.
Before Fame
He played the piano as a teenager. He recorded the first Motown hit, "Money (That's What I Want)," in 1960.
Trivia
He wrote most of The Temptations' repertoire.
Family Life
He grew up with older sisters.
Associated With
He had a long and productive relationship with Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown.
