Good news: In a long-awaited and heartfelt tribute, the city of Galveston, Texas is honoring one of its most celebrated sons—legendary music icon Barry White—with a permanent statue in his…..
Barry White was born on 12 September 1944 in Galveston, Texas, USA. Although popularly known as Barry White, the singer’s birth name is Barrence Eugene Carter.
The young Barry loved to sing Gospel music with his mother and taught himself how to play the piano.
He broke onto the music scene in the 1960s.
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At the age of 16, the young Barry recorded his first record with a music group called the Upfronts. His big hit was only released in 1973.
According to IMDB, between the year 1973 and 1974, he sold $16-million worth of records.
Not only is he a singer but also a songwriter, piano player, actor, and producer.
He has been labeled the boss of bedroom soul music.
His romantic disco hits earned him two Grammy nomination.
To celebrate what would have been his 78th birthday, East Coast Gold has a special tribute for him featuring his greatest hits. Listen here.
This Week in Texas Music History, we’ll meet Galveston’s “Walrus of Love.”
Barry White was born on September 12, 1944, in Galveston, Texas. As a child, he sang gospel in the local church before his family relocated to Los Angeles. By the 1960s, White had achieved moderate success as a songwriter and producer. However, by the 1970s, his sultry baritone voice and his smooth funk-soul style made him one of the most popular singers of the era.
During his career, Barry White amassed 106 gold albums, 41 platinum albums, and two Grammys. A large man with undeniable charisma, White earned the nickname the “Walrus of Love.” He died in 2003 at the age of 58.
Next time on This Week in Texas Music History, we’ll discover a link between Jimmie Rodgers and Janis Joplin.
