Barry White: The Walrus of Love Dies at 58

Barry White was an American singer, songwriter and producer, famed for his deep bass voice and romantic soul and disco hits. Born Barry Eugene Carter on September 12, 1944, in Galveston, Texas, he grew up in Los Angeles.

White led the Love Unlimited Orchestra, whose "Love's Theme" went to No. 1 in 1974. His own hits include "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" (1974) and "You're the First, the Last, My Everything." He sold more than 100 million records and staged a 1990s comeback with "Practice What You Preach."

He won two Grammys in 2000 for the album Staying Power and appeared as himself on The Simpsons. He was married to singer Glodean James. At 16 he served four months for stealing tires, and said hearing Elvis Presley's music in jail changed his life. He died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on July 4, 2003, at age 58, of kidney failure after a stroke.

Achievements: "Love's Theme" (No. 1, 1974), two Grammys (2000), 100 million records sold.

Birth: September 12, 1944 - Galveston, Texas.

Profession: Singer, songwriter and producer.

Interesting Facts: He was ranked No. 56 on Rolling Stone's 2023 list of greatest singers.