Hall of Fame songwriter Billy Steinberg who is known for penning hits such as Madonna’s Like A Virgin has passed away at the age of 75.
Steinberg died at his Brentwood residence on Monday following a battle with cancer, with the news of his death confirmed by his attorney Laurie Soriano to The Los Angeles Times.
His passing occurred just days before his 76th birthday which would have taken place on February 26.
Throughout the course of his career in the music industry and through his partnership with Tom Kelly – the pair created a number of additional hits such as True Colors by Cyndi Lauper and So Emotional by Whitney Houston.
Both Steinberg as well as Kelly had been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame back in 2011.
The late songwriter was born in 1950 and spent most of his early children in Fresno, California before later relocating to Palm Springs.
Hall of Fame songwriter Billy Steinberg who is known for penning hits such as Madonna’s Like A Virgin has passed away at the age of 75; seen in 2012 in L.A.
Steinberg died at his Brentwood residence on Monday following a battle with cancer, with the news of his death confirmed by his attorney Laurie Soriano to The Los Angeles Times; seen in 2011
Steinberg began his journey in music when he formed the group called Billy Thermal which had been signed to Planet Records.
One of their tracks How Do I Make You? was covered by Linda Ronstadt, which she also included on her 1980 album Mad Love.
That same year, singer Pat Benatar also dropped an album called Crimes Of Passion where she covered the group’s song I’m Gonna Follow You.
Steinberg’s collaboration with fellow songwriter Kelly began in 1981 and the pair ended up writing Like A Virgin, which would go on to be recorded by Madonna.
The song is found on her 1984 album of the same name and jumped to the number one spot on various charts including U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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