Legendary Pop Songwriter Billy Steinberg Dead At 74

Legendary pop songwriter Billy Steinberg has passed away at the age of 74. Steinberg was a prolific songwriter behind hits for artists like Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, the Bangles, Whitney Houston, Heart, and the Pretenders. He was still penning big songs into the 21st century. Billboard reports that Steinberg died today after a battle with cancer.

Steinberg's music career spanned over four decades, and he was known for his ability to craft catchy and memorable melodies. He was a Grammy winner and had written hits for some of the biggest names in music.

Cyndi Lauper, who collaborated with Steinberg on the hit song 'True Colors,' paid tribute to her late collaborator, calling him 'pure genius.' Lauper said, 'I'm so grateful to have had the chance to work with him.'

Steinberg's death is a loss for the music industry, and his legacy will live on through the many hits he wrote for other artists.

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[1] Legendary Pop Songwriter Billy Steinberg Dead At 74
[2] Cyndi Lauper on the Late Billy Steinberg, ‘True Colors’ Co-Writer: ‘Pure Genius’