Will Jennings

American songwriter; 'Tears in Heaven'

Will Jennings - American songwriter; 'Tears in Heaven'
Born

June 27th, 1944
80 years ago

Died

September 6th, 2024
0 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent songwriter, contributions include collaborations with various artists predominantly in the pop and rock genres. Collaborated with Eric Clapton on the iconic song 'Tears in Heaven', which won Grammy Awards. Worked with other notable musicians, enriching their works with lyrical depth. Wrote songs for events, films, and documentaries, receiving critical acclaim for versatility in songwriting. The body of work includes collaborations with artists such as Joe Cocker and Roberta Flack.

Wrote 'Tears in Heaven' with Eric Clapton

Collaborated with Joe Cocker on hit songs

Contributed to Roberta Flack's music

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