Warren Zevon
Warren William Zevon was an American rock singer and songwriter. His most famous compositions include "Werewolves of London", "Lawyers, Guns and Money" and "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner". All three songs are featured on his third album, Excitable Boy (1978), the title track of which is also well-known.
Background
- Born in
- Chicago
- Educated at
- Fairfax High SchoolMcLane High School
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Trending topics shown first"It just sort of happened. I wrote like what I'd always read and what was in the movies … I'm sure popular music is supposed to be like this."
"I wrote my songs despite the fact that I was a drunk, not because of it."
"I write songs about things that I'm simultaneously trying to not think about."
"You know, you put more value on every minute … I mean, I always thought I kind of did that. I really always enjoyed myself. But it's more valuable now. You're reminded to enjoy every sandwich, and eve…"
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1947
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