Industry Aug 22, 2026

Janie Bradford, Motown songwriter, dies aged 87

Berry Gordy described her as one of the label's "unsung heroes"

Originally published by NME
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Janie Bradford, Motown songwriter, dies aged 87

Janie Bradford, a songwriter for Motown known for co-writing "Money (That's What I Want)," has died at the age of 87. Berry Gordy, founder of Motown, remembered her as one of the label's "unsung heroes." Originally reported by NME.