Janie Hobbs: Motown’s Unsung Architect | Denver News

Janie Bradford Hobbs, the unsung heroine who helped birth Motown’s golden era, has died at 87. Starting as a receptionist in 1958, she became a vital songwriter — co-writing “Money (That’s What I Want)” with Berry Gordy, a track that later defined The Beatles’ sound. Gordy called her an original Motown family member and a visionary who believed in the dream before anyone else. Her legacy echoes through generations of music lovers, and she leaves behind her husband, two children, and two grandsons. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a1e4a00462e599b