Sidney Barnes (musician)

Sidney Barnes
Birth nameSidney Alexander Barnes Jr.
Born (1941-02-06) February 6, 1941
Welch, West Virginia, United States
OriginWelch, West Virginia, United States
GenresRhythm and blues, blues, jazz
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
InstrumentVocals
Years active1958–present
LabelsMotown, Golden World Records
Websitewww.sidneybarnes.net

Sidney Alexander Barnes Jr. (born February 6, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. He has been active in music since the early 1960s with Rotary Connection and as a staff writer with Motown during their time with the New York office and credits on albums with George Clinton, The Jackson 5, The Supremes, and B.B. King. Barnes has appeared on more than 150 albums and CD compilations.