(February 8, 1948-March 25, 2009)
Born in McCamey, Texas
Former frontman for England Dan & John Ford Coley
Notable singles include 'I'd Really Love To See You Tonight,' 'Nights Are Forever Without You' and 'We'll Never Have To Say Goodbye Again' as part of England Dan & John Ford Coley and 'Bop,' 'They Rage On,' 'Meet Me in Montana,' Love On Arrival,' 'Everything That Glitters In Not Gold,' 'Good Times,' 'We Are One' and 'Big Wheels In The Moonlight' as a solo artist

He sported a bushy beard.
He was raised a Bahá'í (form of Buddhism).
He floated between various bands before establishing himself with John Ford Coley.
He failed to repeat the success he had after 'Bop.'
He recorded a duet with Marie Osmond.
His middle name was Wayland.
He got the nickname 'England Dan' from his brother as a result of him being an avid Beatles fan and speaking in a British accent.
His stage name was misleading as he wasn't from England.

He was left handed.
He was raised in a music oriented family.
His brother Jim is part of the duo Seals & Crofts.
He performed both rock and country.
His cousins Brady, Chuck and Troy Seals are established music artists.
He performed with his brother's band during the 1970's.
Despite having success in the rock genre, he successfully made the transition into country music.
His soft style of country music was popular in the 1980's.

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