He wrote hits like “Everyday People” and “Family Affair.”
Born March 1943
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Briggs’ work on keyboards helped define the crisp, clean sound of Nashville country.
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Carr opposed an expansion of the Vietnam War in the 1970s.
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He also formed Brave Belt, which evolved into Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
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His bass playing was influential to the development of funk.
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He wrote “Ghost Story” and cowrote “The Talisman” with Stephen King.
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He composed the score for ‘Blade Runner.’
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He was a legend known for movies including “One-Armed Swordsman.”
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He also did comedy sketches including “Alan Kalter’s Celebrity Interview.”
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Shankwitz was a highway patrol officer when he was inspired to found Make-A-Wish.
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