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Also Known As William John Evans
Born August 16, 1929 • Plainfield • New Jersey
Died September 15, 1980 (aged 51) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1980) • Grammy Award (1971) • Grammy Award (1970) • Grammy Award (1968) • Grammy Award (1963)

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