All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Barry White Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.
Barry White facts for kids
| Barry White | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Barry Eugene Carter |
| Born | September 12, 1944 Galveston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | July 4, 2003 (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul Funk Disco R&B |
| Occupations | 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 |
| Associated acts | Love Unlimited The Love Unlimited Orchestra Isaac Hayes Gerald LeVert, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson |
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. He won two Grammy Awards.
White was African American. He was born in Galveston, Texas and grew up in Los Angeles, California.
He died on July 4, 2003 of kidney failure and was cremated, his ashes were scattered by the California coast.
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 |