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Barry White

singer

Born: Died: American

Barry Eugene White (né Carter; September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003) was an American R&B and disco singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. 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 R&B, soul, 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, while 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. His influences included James Cleveland, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, the Supremes, the Four Tops, and Marvin Gaye.

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American singer

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  1. Barry White dies

    Barry White, American singer, known for american singer, died on 2003-07-04. Barry Eugene White (né Carter; September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003) was an American R&B and disco singer, songwriter, actor,…

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When was Barry White born?
Barry White was born on 1944-07-04 (American).
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American singer
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Barry White was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Barry White dies.
When did Barry White die?
Barry White died on 2003-01-01.

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