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Famous music stars died as a result of Aviation accident or incident

Here are 44 famous musicians from the world died in Aviation accident or incident:

Aaliyah

Aaliyah (January 16, 1979 Brooklyn-August 25, 2001 Marsh Harbour) a.k.a. Aallyah, Aaliyah (Ah-lee-yah), Alliyah, Aliyah, Aalliyah, Aaliya, Aaliyah Dana Haughton, aaliyah, Aaliyah Haughton, Li Li, BabyGirl, Wonder Woman, Lee, Liyah or Queen of R&B was an American singer, model, actor and dancer.

Her albums: Age Ain't Nothing but a Number, Back & Forth, The Thing I Like, One in a Million, Try Again, Aaliyah, I Care 4 U, Miss You, (At Your Best) You Are Love and Best of Aaliyah. Genres related to her: Neo soul, Funk, Pop music, Rock music, Rhythm and blues, Electronica, Soul music, Hip hop soul, Dance-pop, Contemporary R&B and Hip hop music.

Ritchie Valens

Ritchie Valens (May 13, 1941 Pacoima-February 3, 1959 Clear Lake) also known as Richie Valens, Valens, Ritchie or Richard Steven Valenzuela was an American singer, guitarist and songwriter.

His most recognized albums: Donna / La Bamba, La Bamba, Rockin' All Night: The Very Best of Ritchie Valens, The Ritchie Valens Story, The Very Best of Ritchie Valens, Ritchie Valens, Ritchie Valens...His Greatest Hits Volume 2, Ritchie Valens Memorial Album, Ritchie and Ritchie Valens. Genres he performed: Rock music, Chicano rock and Rock and roll.

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Glenn Miller

Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 Clarinda-December 15, 1944 English Channel) also known as Glen Miller, Miller Glenn, Capt. Glenn Miller or Alton Glenn Miller was an American bandleader, trombonist, musician, composer and film score composer. He had two children, Joannie Miller and Steven Miller.

Related albums: Greatest Hits, The Missing Chapters, Volume 2: Keep 'em Flying, The Missing Chapters: Volume 5: Complete Abbey Road Recordings, The Missing Chapters: Volume 9: King Porter Stomp, Sun Valley Serenade & Orchestra Wives, Jazz Moods - Hot, Glenn Miller, 20 Classic Tracks, 20 Golden Hits and 36 All-Time Greatest Hits. His related genres: Swing music, Big Band and Jazz.

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Jim Croce

Jim Croce (January 10, 1943 South Philadelphia-September 20, 1973 Natchitoches) also known as Jim Groce, Jim Croche, James Joseph Croce or Croce, Jim was an American singer, singer-songwriter, actor and musician. His child is A. J. Croce.

His albums: You Don't Mess Around With Jim, All-Time Greatest Hits, Photographs & Memories: His Greatest Hits, The Jim Croce Collection, The Legendary Jim Croce, The 50th Anniversary Collection, Facets, Have You Heard Jim Croce Live, Bad, Bad Leroy Brown & Other Favorites and Best of Jim Croce. Genres he performed: Folk music, Rock music, Soft rock, Pop music and Folk rock.

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Grace Moore

Grace Moore (December 5, 1898 Del Rio-January 26, 1947 Copenhagen) also known as Willie Grace Moore, Mary Willie Grace Moore, Miss Grace Moore or The Tennessee Nightingale was an American singer and actor.

She began her career as a successful operatic soprano, performing at prestigious theaters such as the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. She later transitioned to a career in Hollywood, starring in several films including "One Night of Love" and "The King Steps Out". Despite her talent and success, Moore's personal life was marked by tragedy: she lost her first husband in a plane crash and her second husband died in combat during World War II. Moore herself died in a plane crash in 1947 while on a European tour. Despite her untimely death, Grace Moore's legacy lives on as one of the most beloved and acclaimed sopranos of the 20th century.

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Randy Rhoads

Randy Rhoads (December 6, 1956 Santa Monica-March 19, 1982 Leesburg) also known as Rhoads, Randy or Randall William Rhoads was an American musician, record producer, songwriter, guitarist and teacher.

Genres he performed: Hard rock, Heavy metal, Neoclassical metal and Glam metal.

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Carlos Gardel

Carlos Gardel (December 11, 1890 Toulouse-June 24, 1935 Medellín) also known as Calros Gardel, Gardel, Carlos, Charles Romuald Gardes, Carlitos, El Zorzal, The King of Tango, El Mago, El Morocho del Abasto, El Mudo or El francesito was an Argentine singer, singer-songwriter, film score composer and actor.

His albums include 20 grandes éxitos, 23 Grandes Tangos, 100 Años, El Gardel Que Conocí, Volume 2, Está Siempre Vivo, Homenaje a Carlos Gardel, Las 60 Mejores Canciones de Carlos Gardel, Tango, The Collection and Todo Gardel 1927(1). Genres he performed include Tango music.

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Ronnie Van Zant

Ronnie Van Zant (January 15, 1948 Jacksonville-October 20, 1977 Gillsburg) also known as Van Zant, Ronnie or Ronald Wayne Van Zant was an American singer, musician and songwriter. His child is called Melody Van Zant.

Genres he performed include Southern rock and Rock music.

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William Kapell

William Kapell (September 20, 1922 New York City-October 29, 1953 Half Moon Bay) also known as Kapell, William was an American pianist.

His albums: reDiscovered, , Piano Concerto No. 2 / Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and William Kapell Edition, Volume 1: Mazurkas.

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Bill Chase

Bill Chase (October 20, 1934 Boston-August 9, 1974 Jackson) a.k.a. Chase, Bill or William Edward Chiaiese was an American trumpeter.

His albums: Ennea and Chase. Genres he performed: Jazz, Jazz fusion and Big Band.

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Alfredo Le Pera

Alfredo Le Pera (June 7, 1900 São Paulo-June 24, 1935 Medellín) a.k.a. Alfredo Le Pera Sorrentino was a Brazilian journalist, writer, screenwriter, lyricist and playwright.

He is best known for his work with the iconic Argentine tango composer Carlos Gardel, with whom he wrote many of his most famous songs including "Mi Buenos Aires querido" and "Volver". Le Pera's work with Gardel helped to popularize the tango genre around the world. Le Pera was also a prolific screenwriter, working on many Argentine films including "Luces de Buenos Aires" and "Cuesta abajo". He died tragically in a plane crash in 1935 at the young age of 35. Despite his short career, Le Pera's contributions to the world of music and film continue to be celebrated to this day.

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Cassie Gaines

Cassie Gaines (January 9, 1948 Seneca-October 20, 1977 Gillsburg) also known as Gaines, Cassie or Cassie LaRue Gaines was an American singer.

Genres she performed: Southern rock.

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Maury Muehleisen

Maury Muehleisen (January 14, 1949 Trenton-September 20, 1973 Natchitoches) was an American singer.

Genres he performed: Folk music, Folk rock and Pop music.

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Melanie Thornton

Melanie Thornton (May 13, 1967 Charleston-November 24, 2001 Zürich) also known as Thornton, Melanie was an American singer and musician.

Discography: Ready to Fly, Memories: Her Most Beautiful Ballads, Wonderful Dream (Holidays are coming) and Love How You Love Me. Genres: Eurodance, Dance music, Gospel music, Rhythm and blues, Pop music, Contemporary R&B and Electronic dance music.

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Stan Rogers

Stan Rogers (November 29, 1949 Hamilton-June 2, 1983 Hebron) a.k.a. Rogers, Stan was a Canadian singer and singer-songwriter.

His albums include Between the Breaks… Live!, Fogarty's Cove, For the Family, From Coffee House to Concert Hall, From Fresh Water, Home in Halifax, Northwest Passage, Turnaround, Poetic Justice and The Very Best of Stan Rogers. Genres: Folk music.

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Keith Green

Keith Green (October 21, 1953 Sheepshead Bay-July 28, 1982 Garden Valley) otherwise known as Green, Keith was an American musician, songwriter, singer and minister. His children are Josiah Green, Bethany Green, Rebekah Green and Rachel Green.

His albums include Here Am I, Send Me: Songs of Evangelism, Because of You: Songs of Testimony, For Him Who Has Ears to Hear, Make My Life a Prayer to You: Songs of Devotion, No Compromise, Oh Lord, You're Beautiful: Songs of Worship, So You Wanna Go Back to Egypt, The Ministry Years, Volume 1: 1977-1979, The Ministry Years, Volume 2: 1980-1982 and The Prodigal Son. Genres he performed include Contemporary Christian music, Gospel music, Christian music and Rock and roll.

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The Big Bopper

The Big Bopper (October 24, 1930 Sabine Pass-February 3, 1959 Clear Lake) also known as Big Bopper, Jiles Perry Richardson, Jiles Perry Richardson, Jr. or Big Bopper, The was an American singer, musician and songwriter.

His albums: Chantilly Lace, Hellooo Baby! The Best of the Big Bopper, 1954-1959, Chantilly Lace Starring the Big Bopper, Purple People Eater Meets Witch Doctor / Chantilly Lace and Hello Baby! You Know What I Like!. His related genres: Rock music, Rock and roll, Rockabilly and Country.

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Phalon Jones

Phalon Jones (February 11, 2015-December 10, 1967) was an American , .

Phalon Jones (February 11, 2015-December 10, 1967) was an American R&B and soul musician. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Jones was a talented saxophonist and songwriter. He began his career as a session musician for Stax Records, playing on recordings for artists such as Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, and Wilson Pickett.

In 1966, Jones formed his own band, known as the Phalon Jones Seven. They released two singles on the Stax subsidiary label, Volt Records. Jones also recorded as a solo artist, however, none of his solo material was released during his lifetime.

Jones tragically died in a car accident at the age of 27. Despite his short career, he is remembered as an important figure in the Memphis music scene and a talented musician who contributed to some of the most beloved soul and R&B recordings of the 1960s.

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Buddy Clark

Buddy Clark (July 26, 1912 Dorchester-October 1, 1949 Los Angeles) also known as Samuel Goldberg was an American singer.

His albums: The Best Of, The Buddy Clark Collection: The Columbia Years 1942 -1949, If This Isn't Love / How Are Things in Glocca Mora, My One and Only Highland Fling / Baby, It's Cold Outside and Love Somebody / Confess. His related genres: Traditional pop music.

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Pedro Infante

Pedro Infante (November 18, 1917 Mazatlán-April 15, 1957 Mérida) a.k.a. Infante, Pedro, Pedro Infante Cruz or Idolo de Guamúchil was a Mexican singer and actor. He had six children, Pedro Infante Jr., Cruz Infante, Lupita Infante, Graciela Margarita, Guadalupe Infante Torrentera and Irma Infante.

His albums: Rancheras Immortales, Volume 2, Rancheras Inmortales, Volume 1, Rancheras Inmortales, Volume 3, Razones de Ser..., Las Románticas de Pedro Infante, El cantante del siglo, Querido Amigo, A Mi Pueblo Que Tanto Quiero... Boleros Y Rancheras, 15 inmortales and Adios mis chorreadas.

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Patsy Cline

Patsy Cline (September 8, 1932 Winchester-March 5, 1963 Camden) also known as Pasty Cline, Virginia Patterson Hensley, Patsy Kline, Cline, Patsy or Ginny was an American singer and songwriter. Her children are called Randy Dick and Julie Dick.

Her albums include Always, Rhythm 'N' Country, Reflections, Sincerely Yours, The Heart You Break May Be Your Own, Blue Moon Of Kentucky, Walking After Midnight, The Very Best of Patsy Cline, Today, Tomorrow, & Forever: The Patsy Cline Collection (disc 2) and Today, Tomorrow and Forever. Genres she performed include Nashville sound, Country, Traditional pop music, Rock music, Rockabilly, Honky-tonk, Swing music, Standard, Gospel music and Country pop.

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Ricky Nelson

Ricky Nelson (May 8, 1940 Teaneck-December 31, 1985 De Kalb) a.k.a. Rick Nelson, Eric Hilliard Nelson, Eric 'Ricky' Nelson, Ricky, Eric, Eric Nelson Hilard, Eric Hilliard "Ricky" Nelson, Eric Hilliard (Ricky) Nelson, Eric Hilliard "Rick (y)" Nelson, Eric Hillyard Nelson, Eric Hilliard Rick "Ricky" Nelson, Rick "Ricky" Nelson, Richard Eric Hilliard "Ricky" Nelson, Eric Hilliard Nelson George, Rick. Nelson. or Rickie Nelson was an American singer, musician, actor, songwriter and singer-songwriter. He had five children, Tracy Nelson, Matthew Nelson, Gunnar Nelson, Sam Nelson and Eric Jude Crewe.

His discography includes: I Got A Feeling / Lonesome Town, I Got a Feeling, Ricky Rocks, Rick Sings Nelson, Ricky Nelson, The Ricky Nelson Singles Album, Best of Ricky Nelson, The Best of Rick Nelson, The Best of Rick Nelson, Volume 2 and The Rock 'n' Roll Era: Ricky Nelson: 1957-1972. Genres he performed: Pop music, Rock music, Rockabilly, Country, Folk music and Rock and roll.

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Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly (September 7, 1936 Lubbock-February 3, 1959 Clear Lake) also known as Charles Hardin Holley or Charles Holley was an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer.

His albums: Gold, Rave On, The Complete Buddy Holly Story, The Legendary Buddy Holly, The Real Buddy Holly Story, Classic Buddy Holly, Highlights From the Buddy Holly Story, The Complete Buddy Holly, The Definitive Collection and The Singles+. Genres: Rock music, Rockabilly, Rock and roll, Pop rock, Music of Lubbock, Texas, Country and Pop music.

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Otis Redding

Otis Redding (September 9, 1941 Dawson-December 10, 1967 Madison) a.k.a. Ottis Redding, Otis Reading, Otis Ray Redding, Jr., Redding, Otis, The Big O, The Mad Man from Macon, Rockhouse Redding or The King of Soul was an American songwriter, singer, singer-songwriter and composer.

His albums: Greatest Hits, Volume 2, The Very Best of Otis Redding, Vol. 1, The Very Best of Otis Redding, Volume 2, The Very Best of Otis Redding, The Ultimate Otis Redding, The Otis Redding Story, Love Songs, I've Been Lovin' You Too Long, Dreams to Remember and It's Not Just Sentimental. Genres related to him: Soul music, Southern soul, Rock music, Soul blues, Memphis soul and Rhythm and blues.

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John Denver

John Denver (December 31, 1943 Roswell-October 12, 1997 Pacific Ocean) also known as Denver, John, John Dennver, Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., H.J. Deutschendorf, Jr. or Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was an American songwriter, singer, poet, musician, writer, singer-songwriter, actor, guitarist, social activist, pilot, composer, lyricist and record producer. He had three children, Jesse Belle Deutschendorf, Zachary John Denver and Anna Kate Denver.

His albums include Poems, Prayers & Promises, Back Home Again, Greatest Hits, Volume Two, Live at The Sydney Opera House, Greatest Hits, Volume 3, Country Classics, Het beste van, The Best of John Denver Live, Annie's Song and Calypso. Genres he performed include Folk music, Folk rock, Pop-folk, Pop music, Rock music, Country, Traditional music and Western music.

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David Hogan

David Hogan (July 1, 1949 Virginia-July 17, 1996) was an American , .

David Hogan was an American evangelist, author, and founder of Freedom Ministries located in Arizona. He was known for his strong faith, bold preaching, and miraculous healing ministry. Hogan traveled extensively throughout the United States and around the world, ministering to the sick and proclaiming the gospel. He authored several books, including "The Healing Touch", and was a sought-after speaker at conferences and churches. Despite facing persecution and opposition in his ministry, Hogan continued to serve God with unwavering dedication until his passing in 1996 at the age of 47.

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Tamara Drasin

Tamara Drasin (February 11, 2015 Velyki Sorochyntsi-March 1, 1943 Lisbon) otherwise known as Tamara was an American singer and actor.

Genres she performed: Jazz.

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Eduardo Mata

Eduardo Mata (September 5, 1942 Mexico City-January 4, 1995) also known as Mata, Eduardo was a Mexican conductor.

His albums: Chausson: Symphony in B-flat / Ibert: Escales & Divertissement, The Great Composers, Volume 45: Enigma Variations, op. 36 / Pomp and Circumstance, op. 39 no. 1, , Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, & 3, The Planets, Capriccio Italien / A Night on Bare Mountain / The Sorcerer's Apprentice / Roumanian Rhapsody No. 1, , , and Carmina Burana. Genres: 20th-century classical music and Ballet.

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Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stevie Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 Dallas-August 27, 1990 East Troy) also known as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Stevie Ray Vaugham, SRV, Stivie Ray Vaughn, Stevie Vaughan, Stephen "Stevie" Ray Vaughan or Stephen Ray Vaughan was an American singer, musician, singer-songwriter, guitarist, songwriter and record producer.

His albums include Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Box Set 3, Bug, Let the Good Times Roll (disc 2), Rough Edges, The Final Concert at Alpine, Tokyo '85, Touch the Sky - Studio Sessions, Mega Rare Trax, Volume 1 and Collections. Genres he performed: Blues, Blues rock, Electric blues, Southern rock, Jazz, Texas blues, Instrumental rock, Rock music and Jazz fusion.

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Ralph Rainger

Ralph Rainger (October 7, 1901 New York City-October 23, 1942 Palm Springs) a.k.a. Rainger, Ralph or Ralph Reichenthal was an American songwriter, composer and film score composer. His child is called Connie Rainger.

During his career, Ralph Rainger composed over 300 songs for stage and screen, including hits such as "Thanks for the Memory", "Blue Hawaii", and "Love in Bloom". He received four Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song, winning the award posthumously in 1943 for "The Last Time I Saw Paris". Rainger also worked as a film score composer, composing music for over 50 films. He was known for his collaborations with lyricist Leo Robin, and their songs have been recorded by numerous famous artists. Rainger passed away in 1942 in a plane crash in Palm Springs, California. Despite his untimely death, his music continues to be celebrated and his influence can still be felt in the songwriting world today.

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Will Rogers

Will Rogers (November 4, 1879 Oologah-August 15, 1935 Point Barrow) a.k.a. William Penn Adair Rogers, Bill or Oklahoma's Favorite Son was an American comedian, actor and screenwriter. He had four children, Will Rogers, Jr., Fred Rogers, Mary Rogers and Jimmy Rogers.

His most recognized albums: America's Legendary Humorist.

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Marcel Dadi

Marcel Dadi (August 20, 1951 Sousse-July 17, 1996) was a French , .

His discography includes: La Guitare à Dadi, Volume 1, Nashville Rendez-Vous, Blueberry / L'Écho des savanes, Best of Dadi, Fingers Crossing, La Guitare à Dadi, Volume 2, Dadi in Nashville, Part 1, Guitar Legend, Volume 2, Guitar Legend, Volume 1 and L'Écho des savanes 89.

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Kyu Sakamoto

Kyu Sakamoto (December 10, 1941 Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-August 12, 1985 Ueno) also known as Kuy Sakamoto, Sakamoto, Kyu, Kyû Sakamoto, Hisashi Oshima, Hisashi Sakamoto, Kyu-chan or Sakamoto Kyū was a Japanese singer, songwriter, actor and tv personality. He had two children, Hanako Oshima and Yukiko Maisaka.

His most well known albums: Sukiyaki and Other Japanese Hits, Kyu Sakamoto Memorial Best, Kyu Sakamoto CD & DVD The Best, Memorial Best, 上を向いて歩こう, , , , 689 and . Genres: Rock music, Kayōkyoku, J-pop and Pop music.

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Steve Gaines

Steve Gaines (September 14, 1949 Seneca-October 20, 1977 Gillsburg) also known as Gaines, Steve, Steve Earl Gaines or Okie was an American guitarist and musician. He had one child, Corrina Gaines.

His albums include One in the Sun, I Know a Little... Live and Okie Special. Genres: Southern rock.

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Anna Jantar

Anna Jantar (June 10, 1950 Poznań-March 14, 1980 Warsaw) also known as Jantar, Anna, Anna Jantar-Kukulska or Anna Maria Szmeterling was a Polish singer. Her child is called Natalia Kukulska.

Her albums: Antologia, Gold, Nic nie może wiecznie trwać, The Collection, Greatest Hits, Volume 1, Po tamtej stronie, Tyle słońca w całym mieście, Anna Jantar, Platynowa kolekcja - Złote przeboje and Za każdy uśmiech.

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Walter Hyatt

Walter Hyatt (October 25, 1949 Spartanburg-May 11, 1996) was an American songwriter and singer.

He was a part of the Austin, Texas music scene in the 1970s and 1980s and was known for his blend of folk, country, and blues music. Hyatt's music career began in the late 1960s when he joined the band, "The Contenders." Later, he formed the band "Uncle Walt's Band" with David Ball and Champ Hood. They released several albums during the 1970s and 1980s. Hyatt's biggest commercial success came with his 1990 solo album, "King Tears," which was critically acclaimed for its blend of country and folk music. Sadly, he died in a plane crash in 1996 at the age of 46.

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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (June 29, 1900 Lyon-July 31, 1944 Marseille) otherwise known as Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Saint-Exupéry, Antoine de, Antoine de St. Exupéry, Saint-Exupery, A. de St. Exupéry or Antoine-Marie-Roger De Saint-Exupery was a French novelist, pilot, poet and writer.

Discography: , , , , , , and .

Dean Paul Martin

Dean Paul Martin (November 17, 1951 Santa Monica-March 21, 1987 San Gorgonio Mountain) also known as Dino Martin Jr, Dean Paul Martin, Jr, Dino, Dean-Paul Martin, Dean Martin Jr., Dino Martin Jr., Desi and Billy Dino or Dino Martin was an American singer, actor, tennis player, fighter pilot and military officer. He had one child, Alexander Martin.

Dean Paul Martin was the son of famous entertainer Dean Martin and his first wife, Betty McDonald. He followed in his father's footsteps in show business, starting his career as a member of the singing group Dino, Desi & Billy. The group had several hits in the 1960s, including "I'm a Fool" and "Not the Lovin' Kind."

In addition to his work in music, Dean Paul Martin also appeared on television and in films. He had roles on popular shows like "The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries" and "Misfits of Science," as well as in movies like "The Cannonball Run" and "Gypsy Angels."

Outside of entertainment, Dean Paul Martin also had a successful career in the military. He joined the California Air National Guard and later the United States Air Force. He rose to the rank of captain and flew F-4 Phantom jets, even serving in the 601st Tactical Control Wing during the Vietnam War.

Tragically, Dean Paul Martin died in 1987 at the age of 35 in a plane crash on San Gorgonio Mountain. He was piloting a Navy F-4 Phantom fighter jet on a routine training mission when the accident occured. He is survived by his son, Alexander Martin.

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Janusz Zakrzeński

Janusz Zakrzeński (March 8, 1936 Przededworze-April 10, 2010 Smolensk) also known as Janusz Zakrzenski was a Polish actor. He had one child, Marcin Zakrzeński.

Zakrzeński was a graduate of the National Higher School of Theatre in Warsaw, Poland. He began his acting career in the 1950s and became a popular figure in Polish theatre and film. He was known for his roles in films such as "Man of Marble" and "Man of Iron," both directed by Andrzej Wajda.

Besides acting, Zakrzeński was also a voice-over artist and dubbed foreign films to Polish language. He also lent his voice to many animated films including the Polish version of Disney's "The Little Mermaid."

Zakrzeński was honored with numerous awards for his contributions to Polish cinema and theater. In 1996, he was awarded the Gloria Artis Medal for Merit to Culture. He died tragically in the 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash, along with many other prominent Polish figures, including President Lech Kaczyński.

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Jenni Rivera

Jenni Rivera (July 2, 1969 Long Beach-December 9, 2012 Iturbide) also known as Jenny Rivera, Janney Dolores Rivera Saaverdra, Dolores Janney Jennifer Rivera Saavedra or Dolores Janney Rivera was an American actor, television producer, singer-songwriter and entrepreneur. She had five children, Jenicka Lopez, Johnny Lopez, Michael Marin, Jacquie Marin and Chiquis Marin.

Her albums: Mi Vida Loca, Parrandera, Rebelde Y Atrevida, Simplemente La Mejor, Jenni, Jenni: Super Deluxe, La Gran Señora, La Diva en Vivo, Reyna de reynas, Ovarios and Culpable o inocente. Genres related to her: Banda, Norteño, Ranchera and Latin pop.

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Jim Reeves

Jim Reeves (August 20, 1923 Galloway-July 31, 1964 Davidson County) also known as Jim Reevers, James Travis Reeves or Reeves, Jim was an American singer, singer-songwriter and musician.

His albums: Greatest, The Best of Jim Reeves, Live: Waiting for a Train, 18 Very Special Love Songs, Love Letters, The Ultimate Collection, 16 Top Tracks, 20 Gospel Favorites, A Collection and Christmas Songbook. Genres he performed: Country, Nashville sound and Gospel music.

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Bruce Geller

Bruce Geller (October 13, 1930 New York City-May 21, 1978 Santa Barbara County) also known as Bruce Bernard Geller was an American screenwriter, television producer, composer, television director, lyricist, author, writer, songwriter and film producer. His children are Lisa Geller and Catherine Geller.

Geller is best known for creating the popular television series "Mission: Impossible" which aired from 1966 to 1973. He won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Dramatic Series in 1967 for his work on the show. Geller also worked as a writer and producer for other popular television shows including "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and "Mannix". In addition to his work in television, Geller wrote the screenplay for the 1968 film "Targets" and produced several other films. He was a member of the Writers Guild of America and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Sadly, Geller died in a plane crash in Santa Barbara County, California at the age of 47.

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Pasha Hristova

Pasha Hristova (July 16, 1946 Sofia-December 21, 1971 Sofia) also known as Hristova, Pasha or Parashkeva Hristova Stefanova was a Bulgarian singer. She had one child, Milen Ivanov.

Discography: , You, Me and the Roses, May This Moment Stop, This Wondrous World, A Bulgarian Rose and .

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Michael Jeffery

Michael Jeffery (March 4, 1933 Peckham-March 5, 1973 Spain) was a British film producer.

He started his producing career in the late 1950s, initially working on low-budget independent films. In the 1960s, he joined EMI Films and produced some of their most successful movies, including "Alfie" (1966) and "The Graduate" (1967). Jeffery was known for his ability to spot talent and was instrumental in launching the careers of actors Michael Caine and Dustin Hoffman. Unfortunately, he died at a relatively young age in a car accident in Spain. Despite his short career, Michael Jeffery left an indelible mark on the film industry and his contributions continue to be celebrated today.

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