Born Barry Eugene Carter on September 12, 1944 in Galveston, Texas
Raised in Los Angeles and involved himself in the local music culture at an early age
Member of the Upfronts, the Atlantics and the Majestics
Found greater success offstage, guiding the careers of others, including Felice Taylor and Viola Wills
Formed the group Love Unlimited in 1969, a female vocal trio made up of Diane Taylor, Glodean James (his future wife) and her sister Linda
Founded the Love Unlimited Orchestra, a 40-piece ensemble to accompany himself and the singing trio, for which he conducted, composed and arranged
During the peak of his career, White earned gold and platinum discs for worldwide sales
In May 2003, White suffered a stroke while waiting for a kidney transplant, which he needed due to complications from years of chronic high blood pressure. He died on July 4, 2003 in Los Angeles
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