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Gerry Goffin was an American lyricist. Born on 11 February 1939 in Brooklyn, Goffin died on 19 June 2014 in Los Angeles at the age of 75.
Goffin studied at Brooklyn Technical High School and United States Naval Academy. Honours include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Trustees Award.
With a Wikipedia article in 26 languages, Gerry Goffin is No. 21,733 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 11 February 1939, Brooklyn
- Died
- 19 June 2014, Los Angeles (aged 75)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Lyricist, singer, songwriter
- Field
- Music
- Education
- Brooklyn Technical High School, United States Naval Academy
- Plays
- Voice
- Genres
- Pop music
- Labels
- Manticore Records, His Master's Voice
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 26
Did you know
75
Lived to 75.
11 Feb
Shares a birthday with Thomas Edison and Jennifer Aniston.
506
One of 506 people in the Index born in Brooklyn, with Corbin Bleu.
26
Has a Wikipedia article in 26 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Gerry Goffin
- SpouseCarole King
- ChildLouise Goffin
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1990
- Grammy Trustees Award2004
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