Gerry Goffin, former husband of Carole King and one of the top songwriters of the Rock Era, died today at the age of 75.
Goffin and King wrote over 50 Top 40 hits, including "The Loco-Motion", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", "Up On The Roof", "(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman", "Some Kind Of Wonderful", "Pleasant Valley Sunday" and "Crying In The Rain".
Goffin also teamed with other songwriters to write "Theme From 'Mahogany'", "Saving All My Love For You", and "Who Put The Bomp".
Goffin and King were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
Goffin also teamed with other songwriters to write "Theme From 'Mahogany'", "Saving All My Love For You", and "Who Put The Bomp".
Goffin and King were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
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