Gerry Goffin

January 9, 2024
Songwriter

Quick Facts

Gerry Goffin
Full Name Gerry Goffin
Occupation Songwriter
Date Of Birth Feb 11, 1939(1939-02-11)
Age 85
Date Of Death 2014-06-19
Birthplace Brooklyn
Country United States
Birth City New York
Horoscope Aquarius

Gerry Goffin Biography

Name Gerry Goffin
Birthday Feb 11
Birth Year 1939
Place Of Birth Brooklyn
Home Town New York
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aquarius
Spouse Carole King
Children(s) Louise Goffin, Sherry Goffin, Dawn Reavis

Gerry Goffin is one of the most popular and richest Songwriter who was born on February 11, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Carole King‘s husband, who wrote many of the songs that made her popular. He and King also co-wrote the #1 hit “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” by the Shirelles.’s husband who wrote several of her songs which made her famous. He as well as King were also the co-writers of the top chart-topping hit “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” by the Shirelles.

He was able to see the potential in He saw potential in Kelly Clarkson long before her career-making appearance on American Idol in 2001. long before her defining performance during American Idol in 2001.

King as well as King was married in the year 1959. She was just 17 years old when they got married. They divorced in the year 1968. They were to have the music producer Louise Goffin together. He was remarried in the year 1995.

Gerry Goffin Net Worth

Net Worth $50 Million
Source Of Income Songwriter
House Living in own house.

Gerry Goffin is one of the richest Songwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gerry Goffin 's net worth $50 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a member of his time in the Marine Corps and then studied at the U.S. Naval Academy.

He wrote the lyrics for numerous hit songs by other artists, such as The Saving of all My Love for You by He contributed lyrics to many of the hit songs of other artists like Saving All My Love for You by Whitney Houston..

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Who is Gerry Goffin Dating?

According to our records, Gerry Goffin married to Carole King. As of December 1, 2023, Gerry Goffin’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gerry Ranked on the list of most popular Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gerry Goffin celebrates birthday on February 11 of every year.

Top Facts about Gerry Goffin

  1. Gerry Goffin was a prolific American lyricist.
  2. He wrote over 100 Billboard Hot 100 hits.
  3. Goffin co-wrote many classic songs with Carole King.
  4. His first hit was “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” in 1960.
  5. Goffin and King were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
  6. He collaborated with other songwriters like Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil.
  7. Goffin’s lyrics often explored themes of love, heartbreak, and relationships.
  8. He worked with artists such as The Beatles, Whitney Houston, and Aretha Franklin.
  9. Goffin won four Grammy Awards during his career.
  10. He passed away in 2014 at the age of 75.

Is Gerry Goffin alive?

June 19, 2014

Does Carol King have kids?

Children

Was James Taylor married to Carole King?

While it is a common assumption that King and James Taylorwere romantically involved and/or married, they never even dated. King credits Taylor for helping her build the confidence to perform for live audiences; up until their friendship, she was far more comfortable out of the spotlight.

What do Carole King's daughters do?

Daughters

Who did Carol King marry?

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