Four more losses to reflect on here from April of 2026…
These guys were a singer and songwriter, with songs like “You Never Even Called Me by My Name”, “Longhaired Redneck”, “The Ride”; a designer, known for creating He-Man and the Masters of the Universe toy line; a comic book, science fiction, and television writer; and a guitar player, bassist, record producer and songwriter best known for his session work in Nashville.
More to report on here in early 2026.
These guys were a mosaic artist based in Philadelphia who completed more than 200 murals; a songwriter that composed for Madonna, Bangles, Cyndi Lauper, etc; an actor in movies like Revenge of the Nerds series, The Tommyknockers, Escape from L.A, and TV like Kung Fu, Bonanza, etc; and a hairdresser, disco musician and performer.
Four more losses to reflect on here, early in 2026.
These guys were in movies such Bullitt, True Grit, M*A*S*H, and the Godfather; was a country record producer, songwriter, and guitarist; was a professional quarterback for 18 seasons in the NFL; and a vocalist, actor, composer, photographer, and a founding member of The 5th Dimension.
Songs that contain the phrase “You and I” in the lyrics.
“Fall” by Ed Sheeran is a heartfelt love song from his 2010 EP Songs I Wrote with Amy. Written by Ed Sheeran, it explores the vulnerabilities and joys of falling in love, emphasizing the need for mutual commitment and emotional risk. Lyrics like “Would you fall too?” highlight the longing for reciprocation and reassurance in a relationship.
He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013.
Will Jennings is an acclaimed American songwriter, best known for writing and co-writing songs that have become international hits across multiple genres. Born Wilbur H. Jennings on June 27, 1944, in Kilgore, Texas, Jennings was raised in East Texas, where he developed an early passion for music, playing in local bands during his high school years. After graduating from high school,
So how did Jimmy describe his music? Well, in the late 70s he called it “Drunken Caribbean Rock ‘n’ Roll!” These days, however, “Gulf and Western” is the preferred descriptor for fans—and even Buffett himself!
Jimmy Buffett, born James William Buffett on December 25, 1946, was a renowned American musician, songwriter, author, and businessman known for his laid-back, tropical-themed music and persona. Buffett was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and raised in Mobile, Alabama. James Delaney Buffett, often referred to as J.D. Buffett, was Jimmy’s father who worked for the Army Corps of Engineers.
