Motown songwriter of hits dies at 87

Janie Bradford Hobbs, an early Motown songwriter known for co-writing "Money (That’s What I Want)" and songs recorded by Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, died at age 87 in Los Angeles after an extended illness. She began working for Motown as a receptionist in 1958 and contributed to the label’s early success, with her songs becoming hits for various artists. Bradford Hobbs later led Writer Relations at Motown’s publishing company and founded the Heroes and Legends Awards, which honored music industry figures and provided scholarships for nearly 30 years.

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