Born: Philadelphia, PA, 1943
Years Active: 1973
Influenced by: Gordon Lightfoot
Genre: Rock & Alternative
Biography: In the music industry, arguably the worst tragedy that can befall an artist is to die in their prime, when he or she is just ...
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Apr 03 2009 11:00AM
by James Sullivan
Filed under: Twisted Tales
Spinner: Jim Croce was a struggling songwriter, singing jingles to make ends meet. He wrote songs for commercials on a soul station in his native Philadelphia, including one for Bronco's Poolroom: "You wanna be cool, and you wanna shoot pool." And he often ... Read more
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02/18/09
I decided to take my own advice and, shortly after I mentioned it in a column,... I deci...
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06/01/08
Croce's three albums are slated for September reissue In tribute to the 35th anniversary...
Akron Beacon Journal - Akron OH
