Barry White

Barry Eugene White (born September 12, 1944 – died July 4, 2003) was an American soul singer and songwriter. White was known for his rich bass voice.^[1][2] He won two Grammy Awards.^[1]

Barry White
Barry White in 1974 in Amsterdam
Background information
Birth name	Barry Eugene Carter
Also known as	Barry White
Born	(1944-09-12)September 12, 1944 Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Died	July 4, 2003(2003-07-04) (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Soul Funk Disco R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter Record producer Arranger
Instruments	Piano Keyboards Vocals Drums
Years active	1972–2003
Labels	20th Century Records Unlimited Gold Records Casablanca A&M Eagle Records

White was African American. He was born in Galveston, Texas and grew up in Los Angeles, California.^[3]

He died on July 4, 2003 of kidney failure^[1] and was cremated. His ashes were scattered by the California coast.^[source?]

Albums

Barry White released 19 studio albums during his career:

Year	Album
1973	I've Got So Much to Give
1973	Stone Gon'
1974	Can't Get Enough
1975	Just Another Way to Say I Love You
1976	Let the Music Play
1976	Is This Whatcha Wont?
1977	Barry White Sings for Someone You Love
1978	The Man
1979	The Message Is Love
1979	I Love to Sing the Songs I Sing
1980	Sheet Music
1981	Beware!
1982	Change
1983	Dedicated
1987	The Right Night & Barry White
1989	The Man Is Back!
1991	Put Me in Your Mix
1994	The Icon Is Love
1999	Staying Power