Richie Barrett

1933–2006 (age 73)

Singer, songwriter, and record producer

Biography

Richie Barrett was a singer, songwriter, and record producer whose early work helped shape the sound of rhythm and blues, guiding vocal groups and behind-the-scenes talent toward new heights.

He nurtured young artists with generosity and a keen ear, and his contributions to the music industry endure through the artists he championed and the records that still move listeners today.

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