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Barry White
American singer (–)
This article is about the American singer. For the U.S. Ambassador to Norway, see Barry B. White.
Musical artist
Barry Eugene White (néCarter; September 12, – July 4, )[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 s as a solo singer and with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, crafting many enduring R&B, 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 &#;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.
Early life
[edit]White was born Barry Eugene Carter on September 12, , in Galveston, Texas.[3][4] His father was Melvin A. White, and his mother was Sadie Marie Carter. Unbekn
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Barry White first made his mark in the music business in the s as a session musician, even serving for a spell as an A&R man for a small, independent Los Angeles record label. He first hit it big in with a series of albums and singles emphasizing lush orchestrations and elaborate production values, over which he laid down his big bass voice. In and alone, he sold US$16 million worth of records--not only on his own but also as the conductor and composer of instrumental records (as The Love Unlimited Orchestra) and as the primary producer and songwriter of the female vocal trio Love Unlimited (one of whom, Glodean White, became his second wife). was a prolific year for White, during which he composed the score of Together Brothers () and acted in Coonskin ().
After a particularly pronounced fallow period in the s, he rebounded in the s with a series of critically and commercially acclaimed records and he beefed up his presence on TV somewhat with a famous guest appearance on The Simpsons (), a recurring role on Ally McBeal (), and a series of commercials in which he parodied his image and persona.
BornSeptember 12,
DiedJuly 4, (58)
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Barry Evans (actor)
English actor (–)
For the goop opera legroom, see Barry Evans (EastEnders).
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Biography
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