Warren Zevon

Rock Singer

Birthday January 24, 1947

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Chicago, IL

DEATH DATE Sep 7, 2003 (56)

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About

Known for Life'll Kill Ya, Werewolves of London, and other darkly humorous, off-kilter hits.

Before Fame

He quit school to become a folk singer in New York City following the divorce of his parents.

Trivia

He refused treatment after being diagnosed with terminal cancer and instead began recording his final album with appearances from many of his closest friends, including Bruce SpringsteenBilly Bob Thornton, and Tom Petty.

Family Life

He married Tule Livingston in 1968, and after their divorce, he married Crystal Ann Brelsford on May 23, 1974.

Associated With

He wrote Poor Poor Pitiful Me, Linda Ronstadt's Top 40 hit from 1978.