David Lindley (1944–2023), guitarist for Jackson Browne

David Lindley was a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist who worked with an array of major musicians, including Jackson Browne, Dolly Parton, , Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, and many others. His skills at a wide range of instruments, including guitar, banjo, violin, mandolin, and others, made him a prized session and touring musician. He also had a respected career as a solo artist.

Mary Wilson (1944–2021), founding member of the Supremes

Mary Wilson was an R&B singer who was a founding member of the Supremes.

Ric Ocasek (1944–2019), lead singer of the Cars

Ric Ocasek was the lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist for The Cars, known for a string of hits in the 1970s and ‘80s including “Just What I Needed,” “Shake it Up,” and “Drive.” Ocasek’s solo career included the hit single “Emotion in Motion.”

Ric Ocasek (1944–2019), lead singer of the Cars

Ric Ocasek was the lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist of the Cars, who had a string of hits in the 1970s and ‘80s including “Drive,” “Just What I Needed,” and “Shake it Up.” Their 1984 album “Heartbeat City” was a massive success, and the video for lead single “You Might Think” became the first Video of the Year at the first MTV Video Music Awards. Along with the other members of the Cars, Ocasek was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

R. Lee Ermey (1944 - 2018), "Full Metal Jacket" actor

Former U.S. Marine made a Hollywood career of playing military men.

Ken Howard (1944 - 2016), The White Shadow star

Ken Howard, the actor best known for starring as a basketball coach on the TV sports drama “The White Shadow,” has died at 71.