Jim Croce - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 10, 1943 |
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| Died | September 20, 1973 (age 30) |
| Birthplace | South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Jim Croce's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Singer-songwriter known for hits like "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "Time in a Bottle." |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Jim Croce grew up in a working-class Italian-American family in Philadelphia. He developed an early interest in music, learning to play the accordion at age five and later the guitar. Croce attended Villanova University, where he began performing in folk clubs and on the college circuit.
Career Highlights
- Released five studio albums, including the renowned 'You Don't Mess Around with Jim' (1972) and 'Life and Times' (1973)
- Hit singles include 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown' (US #1) and 'Time in a Bottle' (US #1)
- Posthumous release of 'I Got a Name' (1973)
- Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1990)
Trivia
- Jim Croce died in a plane crash on September 20, 1973, just days before the release of his hit 'I Got a Name'.
- His song 'Time in a Bottle' became a No. 1 hit posthumously.
- Croce's son, A.J. Croce, is also a singer-songwriter.
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Jim Croce was born the 10 January 1943.
South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About January 10th, 1943, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 10, 1943, the Soviet Red Army initiated Operation Koltso (Operation Ring), a large-scale offensive aimed at encircling and defeating the German forces trapped in Stalingrad. The operation began with a massive artillery bombardment, marking a significant escalation in the Battle of Stalingrad.
- Day of the week: January 10th, 1943 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Song of Bernadette directed by Henry King
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