Buzz Cason

Rock Singer

Birthday November 27, 1939

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Nashville, TN

DEATH DATE Jun 16, 2024 (84)

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About

Singer and songwriter best known for writing the song "Everlasting Love." He also produced records and opened a recording studio called Creative Workshop.  Artists who recorded at his studio included Jimmy BuffettDolly PartonThe Doobie BrothersEmmylou Harris, and Olivia Newton-John.

Before Fame

He formed a band called The Casuals while in high school in the year 1956. It was Nashville's first rock and roll band. 

Trivia

His first solo pop hit was in the 1960s. It was called "Look For a Star," which he released as Garry Miles. He also sang advertising jingles for brands as R.C. Cola, Schlitz, Ford, Tab, Pabst, Burger King, Mountain Dew, HBO, and 7-Up. 

Family Life

He was survived by his wife Vickie, daughters Tammy Cason, Kristy Cason and Leah Ball Steen, and sons Taylor and Parker.

Associated With

He was a backing singer for Elvis PresleyTom JonesRoy Orbison, and Kenny Rogers