Barry White Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2004, he was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame
• Became interested in music by emulating various classical songs on the piano
• During the 1960s, he worked as an A&R man for Del-Fi Records
• Was widely recognized by his distinctive baritone voice
• Played piano on the 1956 Jesse Belvin song "Goodnight My Love․"
• Has already grown to 6' 4" with a full beard by the age of 14
• Served as the voice of various commercial campaigns, including those for Arby's Restaurants, Apple, Oldsmobile and Prodigy