Musicians who died on September 20

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on September 20. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1973 Jim Croce

  Jim Croce was an American folk and rock singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt lyrics and storytelling songs. He achieved national fame in the early 1970s with hits such as "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "Time in a Bottle." Croce's career was tragically cut short when he died in a plane crash in 1973. [bio]