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Barrence Whitfield, born Barry White on June 13, 1955, is best known as the frontman for Barrence Whitfield & the Savages.
While at Boston University he was discovered by musician Peter Greenberg of The Lyres. White adopted the stage name Barrence Whitfield to avoid confusion with superstar Barry White and began performing with Greenberg and former members of the Lyres as Barrence Whitfield & the Savages.