Motown songwriter behind 'Money (That's What I Want)' and other hits dead at 87

Motown songwriter behind 'Money (That's What I Want)' and other hits dead at 87 24.08.2026

Janie Bradford Hobbs, an early Motown songwriter known for co-writing "Money (That's What I Want)" and penning songs for Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and other icons, has died at 87. She passed away at a Los Angeles hospital after an extended illness, her family announced Saturday. Born in Charleston, Missouri, Bradford Hobbs moved to Detroit, where singer Jackie Wilson introduced her to Motown founder Berry Gordy in the late 1950s. She began working as a receptionist for Motown in 1958, quickly transitioning to a creative role.

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