Warren Zevon

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Credits: Rhino Entertainment
Full Name
Warren William Zevon
Born
January 24th, 1947
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Los Angeles, California, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $10 million
Family
Warren Zevon was born in Chicago, Illinois, to William Zevon and Beverly Cope. Zevon married Crystal Zevon in 1968, and they had two children, Jordan and Ariel Zevon.
Years Active
1965–2003
Top Tracks
'Werewolves of London', 'Lawyers, Guns and Money', 'Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner', 'Poor Poor Pitiful Me', 'Keep Me in Your Heart'
Top Albums
'Excitable Boy', 'Warren Zevon', 'The Wind', 'Life'll Kill Ya', 'Sentimental Hygiene'
Records Sold
More than 2 million
Fun Facts
Warren Zevon's final album, 'The Wind', was recorded after he was diagnosed with terminal mesothelioma and featured guest appearances from Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Emmylou Harris and Don Henley. ### Before finding success as a recording artist, Zevon served as musical director for The Everly Brothers. ### His biggest hit, 'Werewolves of London', became a classic of American rock despite reaching only No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Related Artists
Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Linda Ronstadt

Warren Zevon was an American singer-songwriter and musician whose sharp wit, literary songwriting and darkly humorous storytelling made him one of rock’s most distinctive voices.

Blending rock, folk, country and blues with sardonic lyrics and unforgettable melodies, Zevon earned a devoted following through acclaimed albums including ‘Excitable Boy’, ‘Warren Zevon’, ‘Life’ll Kill Ya’ and ‘The Wind’. Best known for songs such as ‘Werewolves of London’, ‘Lawyers, Guns and Money’ and ‘Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner’, he was widely admired by fellow musicians despite never achieving the commercial success of many of his contemporaries.

His final album, released while he was terminally ill, cemented his reputation as one of America’s greatest songwriters.

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Warren Zevon was an American singer-songwriter best known for songs including 'Werewolves of London', 'Lawyers, Guns and Money' and 'Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner'.
'Werewolves of London' is Warren Zevon's signature song, although 'Lawyers, Guns and Money', 'Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner', 'Poor Poor Pitiful Me' and 'Keep Me in Your Heart' are also among his most celebrated works.
Warren Zevon is celebrated for his intelligent, darkly humorous songwriting, literary storytelling and ability to combine rock, folk and country into songs that have inspired generations of musicians despite his cult rather than mainstream success.
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