Born: June 09, 1891

Died: October 15, 1964

Grammy-winning singer and composer, one of America's greatest songwriters, wrote countless classic songs, including "Night And Day" (1932), "I Get A Kick Out Of You" (1934) and "Begin The Beguine" (1935), died of kidney failure on 10/15/1964, age 73

Born: June 17, 1916

Died: October 15, 1999

Folk-pop singer and songwriter, wrote "The Cry Of The Wild Goose" (#1, 1950) for Frankie Lane and songs used by other artists, sang with The Weavers on "On Top Of Old Smokey" (#2, 1953), formed influential but unheralded folk trio The Easy Riders in the mid-50s and co-wrote their big hit, the oft-covered "Marianne" (#3, 1957), wrote songs that were used in Disney films, died from complications of an aneurysm on 10/15/1999 , age 83

Born: January 13, 1930

Died: October 15, 1980

Lead vocals and founding member of important 50s R&B/doo wop The Moonglows, "Sincerely" (R&B #1, 1955), left in the 60s to front and tour with his own groups, died from lung cancer-caused pneumonia on 10/15/1980, age 50

Born: June 11, 1936

Died: October 15, 1981

One hit wonder country-pop singer, comedian and humorous songwriter with the novelty hit "Daisy A Day" (#14, AC #4, 1973), semi-regular on TV comedy show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In in the 70s, died when he suffered a heart attack while piloting a small plane which crashed on takeoff on 10/15/1981, age 45

Born: November 02, 1943

Died: October 15, 2020

Original member, drummer and frequent lead singer in British Invasion pop-rock The Tremeloes, "Silence Is Golden" (US #11, UK #1, 1967), recorded and toured with the band as the only constant member from 1958 through 2018 when he retired due to health concerns, died from undisclosed causes on 10/15/2020, age 77.

Born: April 27, 1947

Died: October 15, 2020

Folk and jazz-pop singer/songwriter, starting with 60s Brit beat League Of Gentlemen and freakbeat The Fleur de Lys before a brief stint with prog rock King Crimson for two albums in 1970, then sessions and solo work through the 80s and 90s until the breakout single "How Wonderful You Are" (UK #2, 2001) and album, Harry's Bar (UK #2, 2002) re-energized his career, issued four more acclaimed albums, including his final The Cat Who's Got The Cream in January 2020 before dying of cancer on 10/15/2020, age 74.