Black legend barry white biography

Born September 12, 1944, in Galveston, TX (one source says Los Angeles, CA), raised in Los Angeles; died of kidney failure, July 4, 2003, in Los Angeles, California; married Glodean James (a singer), July 4, 1974; children: Kevin, Bridgett, Barry, Jr.

Sang in Galveston church choir at age eight; became church organist and part-time choir director at ten; professional debut at age 11 playing piano on Jesse Belvin's recording of "Goodnight My Love"; joined Los Angeles rhythm and blues band the Upfronts as singer/pianist at 16; worked as arranger for Rampart Records under name Lee Barry and as road manager for Bob and Earl; songwriter and producer for Mustang/Bronco Records, beginning 1966; producer for Love Unlimited singing trio, beginning 1972; signed recording contract with Twentieth Century-Fox, 1973; conductor, composer, and arranger for Love Unlimited Orchestra, beginning 1973; founded recording company, Unlimited Gold, 1979; other business interests include Sa-Vette Music, Soul