American soul singer and songwriter (1943-1998).
Born February 28th, 1943 in Oakland.
Died November 27th, 1998 at 55 years old in Omaha (pneumonia). [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson