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Robert White (guitarist) (Robert Willie White) was born on 19 November, 1936 in Billmeyer, Pennsylvania, United States, is an American musician, born 1936. Discover Robert White (guitarist)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?

Popular As Robert Willie White
Occupation Musician
Age 57 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 19 November 1936
Birthday 19 November
Birthplace Billmeyer, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of death 27 October, 1994
Died Place Los Angeles, California
Nationality United States

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1936

Robert Willie White (November 19, 1936 – October 27, 1994) was an American soul musician and a guitarist for Motown's in-house studio band, the Funk Brothers.

Born in the small town of Billmeyer, Pennsylvania, he received music lessons from his uncle.

1960

He toured with The Moonglows and played bass prior to making Detroit his home in 1960.

He did session work at Anna Records and later became one of the three core guitarists at Motown, along with Joe Messina and Eddie Willis.

There, he performed primarily as a rhythm guitarist and played lead guitar when particular melodies needed his distinct tone.

He is best known for writing and performing the guitar riff on The Temptations' number-one hit single "My Girl", and performed on numerous Motown hits, including "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" and "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye, "You Keep Me Hangin' On" by The Supremes, and "My Cherie Amour" by Stevie Wonder.

Oscar Moore and Wes Montgomery were among White's influences.

Among the guitars White used to record were the Gibson ES 335 and the Gibson L-5.

1970

White moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1970s.

1980

He toured with The Temptations in 1980s and co-owned a recording studio.

1994

He died of complications from open heart surgery in October 1994 at age 57.

2002

He is featured in the 2002 documentary film Standing in the Shadows of Motown.