Friedman headed his band, The Texas Jewboys, and once ran for governor.
Born October 1944
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He also helped popularize the technological singularity concept.
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He also co-wrote hit songs for Helen Reddy, Tanya Tucker, and Glen Campbell.
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He cowrote Wings songs with Paul McCartney and was a core member of the band.
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His first musical success came when Elvis Presley covered his song, “Without Him.”
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The New Zealand wrestler was half of the Bushwhackers tag team.
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He worked to negotiate peace between Northern Ireland and the U.K.
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The renowned illusionist’s big-cats act was the most popular show in Las Vegas for a decade.
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John Entwistle, bass player for the Who, was the epitome of the staid bassist, standing stock-still while Pete Townshend smashed his guitar and Keith Moon exploded his drum kit…