American singer and songwriter (1931–1964).

Born January 22nd, 1931 in Clarksdale. ^[ref]

Died December 11th, 1964 at 33 years old in Los Angeles (ballistic trauma). ^[ref]

Sammy Davis Jr.

Born December 8th, 1925 in New York City.

Died May 16th, 1990 at 64 years old

James Brown

Born May 3rd, 1933 in Barnwell.

Died December 25th, 2006 at 73 years old

Curtis Mayfield

Born June 3rd, 1942 in Chicago.

Died December 26th, 1999 at 57 years old

Albert King

Born April 25th, 1923 in Indianola.

Died December 21st, 1992 at 69 years old

Jim Croce

Born January 10th, 1943 in Philadelphia.

Died September 20th, 1973 at 30 years old