Barry White

This article is about the American singer. For the U.S. Ambassador to Norway, see Barry B. White.

Barry White
White performing in 1974
White performing in 1974
Background information
Birth nameBarry Eugene Carter
Also known asLee Barry
Born(1944-09-12)September 12, 1944
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
DiedJuly 4, 2003(2003-07-04) (aged 58)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • composer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
DiscographyBarry White discography
Years active1957–2003
Labels
Spouses
  • Mary
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    (divorced)​
  • ​
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    (m. 1974, separated)​

Barry Eugene White (September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003)[1] was an American singer and songwriter. A two-time Grammy Award winner known for his bass voice and romantic image, his greatest success came in the 1970s as a solo singer and with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, crafting many enduring soul, funk, and disco songs such as his two biggest hits: "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" and "You're the First, the Last, My Everything".

White recorded 20 studio albums during the course of his career, but multiple versions and compilations were released worldwide that were certified gold, 41 of which also attained platinum status. White had 20 gold and 10 platinum singles, with worldwide record sales in excess of 100 million records, and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.[2] His influences included James Cleveland, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, the Supremes, the Four Tops and Marvin Gaye.

  1. ^ Richard Harrington (July 5, 2003). "Barry White, Velvet Voice Of Love". Washington Post. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  2. ^ Smith, Steve (September 20, 2013). "Barry White Gets Walk of Fame Star". San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Retrieved January 6, 2014.