American singer, songwriter and record producer (1941-1967).

Born September 9th, 1941 in Dawson. ^[ref]

Died December 10th, 1967 at 26 years old in Madison (aviation accident). ^[ref]

Roy Orbison

Born April 23rd, 1936 in Vernon.

Died December 6th, 1988 at 52 years old

Otis Williams

Born October 30th, 1941 in Texarkana.

Ricky Nelson

Born May 8th, 1940 in Teaneck.

Died December 31st, 1985 at 45 years old

Little Richard

Born December 5th, 1932 in Macon.

Died May 9th, 2020 at 87 years old

Curtis Mayfield

Born June 3rd, 1942 in Chicago.

Died December 26th, 1999 at 57 years old