Norman Jesse Whitfield (May 12, 1940 – September 16, 2008) was an American songwriter, composer, and producer, who worked with Berry Gordy 's Motown labels during the 1960s. [1]

Producer-songwriter Norman Whitfield’s pioneering “psychedelic soul” ushered Motown into the counterculture and beyond. His work set in motion the future of funk.

Dec 12, 2024 · Norman Jesse Whitfield was a pioneering American songwriter and producer whose innovative work with Motown Records in the 1960s and 1970s helped shape the sound of modern …

Music producer, arranger, and songwriter Norman Jessie Whitfield was born on May 12, 1941 in New York City. A native of Harlem, Whitfield spent his early teen years hanging out in local pool halls.

New York-born music legend Norman Whitfield came to Detroit by chance... his father's car broke down there. Using his keen eye for observation, Whitfield found a mentor in Motown founder Berry Gordy.

Legendary Motown producer Norman Whitfield, known for his work with The Temptations and Marvin Gaye, passes away, leaving a lasting legacy in the music industry.

Whitfield fell into a coma, briefly improved, but eventually succumbed to diabetic complications on September 16, 2008. Norman Whitfield was inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall …