Barry White has finally been honored with a statue in his hometown of Galveston, Texas. The statue is part of a tribute to the legendary music icon.
The sculpture will portray White in his signature pose, microphone in hand, suited in classic stage attire.
White began his music career in the 1960s, and got his breakthrough in 1972 when he launched the girl group Love Unlimited.
He also formed the Love Unlimited Orchestra, a 40-piece orchestral group in 1973, which allowed him to showcase his skills as a composer and arranger.
Some members of the band later became famous musicians - Ray Parker Jr, Kenny G, Lee Ritenour and Wilton Felder (of The Crusaders) etc.
Barry White died in 2003 at the age of 58.