(1928-08-22)August 22, 1928 Goodman, Missouri, United States
Died
June 7, 1998(1998-06-07) (aged 69) Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Genres
Rock and roll
Occupation(s)
Songwriter, music manager
Musical artist
Jerry Neil Capehart (August 22, 1928 – June 7, 1998)[1] was an American songwriter and music manager. Capehart co-wrote the songs "Summertime Blues" and "C'mon Everybody" with Eddie Cochran, whom he also managed.[1] One of his most-recorded songs, "Turn Around, Look at Me," was a chart hit for Glen Campbell (his first), the Lettermen, and the Vogues.[2]
^ ab"Obituary: Jerry Capehart". The Independent. June 18, 1998. Archived from the original on 2022-06-08. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
^"Jerry Neil Capehart; Co-Writer of Rock Classic 'Summertime Blues'". Los Angeles Times. 1998-06-10. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
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