Born August 31

He played Brando Corbin in the daytime drama.

Koerner was central to the blues revival that fueled the 1960s.

Even after being elected to office, he kept his personal number in the phone book.

He was a nine-time East Coast Music Award winner.

He was known for his knockout punch.

He is credited with co-writing “Peggy Sue” and “That’ll Be the Day.”

He co-wrote the classic Iggy Pop song “The Passenger.”

He played Kraam on the series.

Fassel led the Giants to the 2001 Super Bowl.

He was one of the vocalists behind their hit songs.