Boxcar Willie was a country music singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s with his distinctive “old-time hobo” style. He wore overalls, a floppy hat, and a train whistle around his neck, and sang songs about life on the road and rails. He was a beloved performer who sold millions … Read more
Bobby Roundtree was a promising football player who had a bright future ahead of him. He was a star defensive end for the Illinois Fighting Illini, who earned All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2018. He had 11.5 sacks and 116 tackles in his two seasons at Illinois, and was projected to be a potential NFL … Read more
Bobby Pickett, the singer who was best known for his 1962 hit novelty song “Monster Mash”, died of leukemia on April 25, 2007, at the age of 69. His longtime manager, Stuart Hersh, confirmed the news of his death to the media. Pickett had been diagnosed with the disease in 2006 and had been undergoing … Read more
Bobby Bonds was one of the most talented and versatile players in baseball history. He was the first player to have more than two seasons of 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases, and he came close to joining the exclusive 40-40 club in 1973. He was a three-time All-Star, a three-time Gold Glove winner, … Read more
Bobby Bland, also known as Bobby “Blue” Bland, was one of the most influential blues and soul singers of all time. He had a distinctive voice that blended gospel, blues and R&B, and he recorded dozens of hit songs such as “Further On Up the Road”, “Turn On Your Love Light” and “Ain’t No Love … Read more
Bobby Anderson was a child actor who played young George Bailey in the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life. He died of cancer at his home in Palm Springs, California, on June 6, 2008, at the age of 75. His death marked the end of a long and varied career in the movie industry, both … Read more
The music world was shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley and the son of Stephen Marley, on December 26, 2022. The 31-year-old musician was found unresponsive in his car in a store parking lot in Florida and pronounced dead at the scene. … Read more
Blackjack Mulligan was one of the most iconic and influential wrestlers of his era. He was known for his rugged cowboy persona, his devastating iron claw hold, and his tag team partnership with Blackjack Lanza. He was also the patriarch of a wrestling dynasty that includes his sons Barry and Kendall Windham, his son-in-law Mike … Read more