NEW YORK (AP) — Barrett Strong, one of Motown’s founding artists ... “War” and “Papa Was a Rollin' Stone,” has died. He was 81. His death was announced Sunday on social media by ...

Barrett Strong, an artist and songwriter who was present for the birth of Motown and had a key role in classic hits for the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Edwin Starr and others, has died. He was 81.

The Detroit native and famed songwriter will be honored at a March 4 service at Greater GRace Temple on the city’s west side.

Barrett Strong, an artist and songwriter who was present for the birth of Motown and had a key role in classic hits for the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Edwin Starr and others, has died. He was 81.

Barrett Strong, one of Motown's founding artists and ... Through the Grapevine," "War" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," has died. He was 81. His death was announced Sunday on social media by ...

NEW YORK (AP) - Barrett Strong, one of Motown's founding artists ... the Grapevine," "War" and "Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone," has died. He was 81. His death was announced Sunday on social media ...

Motown's Barrett Strong arrives at the induction ceremony ... “War” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” has died. He was 81. His death was announced Sunday on social media by the Motown ...