‘Like a Virgin', ‘True Colors’ and ‘Eternal Flame’ songwriter Billy Steinberg dies aged 74

The Voice of a Generation: Remembering the Hitmaking Legacy of Billy Steinberg

Billy Steinberg, the songwriter behind some of pop music’s most enduring hits, has died. News of his passing prompted renewed attention on the string of No. 1 singles he crafted with longtime collaborator Tom Kelly, a partnership that helped define the sound of 1980s radio. Steinberg and Kelly wrote several songs that reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, including Madonna’s Like a Virgin, which became a cultural touchstone after its release…

‘Like a Virgin', ‘True Colors’ and ‘Eternal Flame’ songwriter Billy Steinberg dies aged 74

Songwriter Billy Steinberg, who co-wrote ‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘True Colors,’ ‘Eternal Flame’ and ‘So Emotional,’ dies aged 74

‘Like a Virgin’ Lyricist Billy Steinberg Passes Away Aged 75

Grammy-winning songwriter Billy Steinberg, one of the most successful songwriters of the ‘80s and ‘90s, passed away on Monday. He was 75.

‘Like a Virgin’ songwriter Billy Steinberg dies at 74

Billy Steinberg, who wrote the lyrics to some of the biggest pop hits of the 1980s — including Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” and Heart’s “Alone” — died Monday at his home in Brentwood. He was 74.