Doc Pomus
Doc Pomus | |
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Pomus in 1947 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jerome Solon Felder |
| Born | June 27, 1925 Brooklyn, New York City, United States |
| Died | March 14, 1991 (aged 65) Manhattan, New York City, United States |
| Genres | Blues, rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter & producer |
Jerome Solon Felder (June 27, 1925 – March 14, 1991), known professionally as Doc Pomus, was an American blues singer and songwriter. He is best known as the co-writer of many rock and roll hits. Pomus was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer in 1992, the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1992), and the Blues Hall of Fame (2012).