American r&b musician (1946–2006).

Born September 2nd, 1946 in Houston.

Died June 6th, 2006 at 59 years old in Scottsdale (kidney failure, malignant hypertension). ^[ref]

Richard Perry

Born June 18th, 1942 in Brooklyn.

Died December 24th, 2024 at 82 years old

Cole Porter

Born June 9th, 1891 in Peru.

Died October 15th, 1964 at 73 years old

James Brown

Born May 3rd, 1933 in Augusta, Barnwell.

Died December 25th, 2006 at 73 years old

Billy Joel

Born May 9th, 1949 in New York City.

Bobby Caldwell

Born August 15th, 1951 in Manhattan.

Died March 14th, 2023 at 71 years old