Barrett Strong, an artist and songwriter who was present for the birth of Motown and had a key role in classic hits for the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Edwin Starr and others, has died. He was 81.

Barrett Strong, the titan songwriter of the Motown era, has died aged 81. The Detroit artist’s credits include ‘War’ and ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’. Strong also sang on the Tamla label’s first ...

Barrett Strong, the voice and songwriter behind Motown Records' first hit, has died, according to a post from The Motown Museum.He was 81."It is with great sadness that we share the passing of ...