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«Like a Virgin»-Songwriter Billy Steinberg ist gestorben

Billy Steinberg, the acclaimed songwriter⁢ behind⁢ Madonna’s iconic hit “Like a Virgin,” died on February 16, 2024, at⁤ the age‍ of 76. The news was widely reported⁢ by major⁤ news outlets.

Steinberg,alongside Alan Reynolds,penned “Like a Virgin” which became a defining song of ⁢the 1980s and a massive success⁣ for Madonna.‍ ‍He also co-wrote numerous other hits for artists including The Bangles (“Eternal Flame”), Heart (“Alone”), and Whitney Houston ⁢(“If ⁣You Asked Me⁤ To”).

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Steinberg‍ began his‍ songwriting career in the 1970s.He formed a successful partnership with Reynolds in the early 1980s, and together they created some of the most memorable⁣ pop⁢ songs of the decade.

Steinberg was inducted into the Songwriters ⁢Hall of Fame ⁢in 2011. His contributions to popular music have left an indelible mark⁢ on the industry.

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