American musician (1944–2019).

Born March 23rd, 1944 in Baltimore. ^[ref]

Died September 15th, 2019 at 75 years old in Manhattan (heart disease). ^[ref]

Rick James

Born February 1st, 1948 in Buffalo.

Died August 6th, 2004 at 56 years old

Eric Carmen

Born August 11th, 1949 in Cleveland.

Died March 10th, 2024 at 74 years old

Richard Perry

Born June 18th, 1942 in Brooklyn.

Died December 24th, 2024 at 82 years old

Roy Orbison

Born April 23rd, 1936 in Vernon.

Died December 6th, 1988 at 52 years old

Ritchie Valens

Born May 13th, 1941 in Pacoima.

Died February 3rd, 1959 at 17 years old