Janie Bradford Hobbs, a pioneering songwriter at Motown Records, has died at the age of 87. She was best known for co-writing the classic hit “Money (That’s What I Want)” with Motown founder Berry Gordy. The song became a staple of the Motown catalog and was later covered by artists such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
Bradford also wrote songs for Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, contributing to the label’s legendary output during the 1960s. Her work helped shape the sound of Motown, which became one of the most influential record labels in American music history.
Details of her death were confirmed by family members, though the cause and date have not been publicly disclosed. Tributes have poured in from musicians and fans, celebrating her legacy as one of the few female songwriters in the early Motown era.
