Barry White

Barry White was born Barry Carter in Galveston, Texas and grew up in South Central Los Angeles.

White had a brother Darryl, who was 13 months younger. Both brothers were gang members in South Central Los Angeles, but Darryl was murdered in a clash with a rival gang.

The teenage White was jailed for stealing $30,000 worth of Cadillac tires. During his time in prison, he heard Elvis Presley singing "It's Now Or Never" on the radio, which White later credited with changing the course of his life. Following his confinement, he left the gang life and began singing love songs.