Jim Croce

January 9, 2024
Pop Singer

Quick Facts

Jim Croce
Full Name Jim Croce
Occupation Pop Singer
Date Of Birth Jan 10, 1943(1943-01-10)
Age 81
Date Of Death 1973-09-20
Birthplace Philadelphia
Country United States
Birth City Pennsylvania
Horoscope Capricorn

Jim Croce Biography

Name Jim Croce
Birthday Jan 10
Birth Year 1943
Place Of Birth Philadelphia
Home Town Pennsylvania
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Capricorn
Spouse Ingrid Croce
Children(s) A. J. Croce

Jim Croce is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on January 10, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Folk singer-songwriter , best recognized for his 1970s hits “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown,” “Time in a Bottle,” and “Operator.”

Both he and junior Seau each set up an eatery at San Diego.

He was married Ingrid Jacobson on August 28 in 1966. They had a son together.

Jim Croce Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Pop Singer
House Living in own house.

Jim Croce is one of the richest Pop Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Croce 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was an accordionist as when he was a kid. Then, he attended Villanova University for psychology and German and graduated with an B.A. in 1965.

The tragic death of the singer occurred after a plane crashed in 1973, just after his hit song “I Got a Name” was released.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 ft 9 in

Jim Croce height 5 ft 9 in Jim weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jim Croce Dating?

According to our records, Jim Croce married to Ingrid Croce. As of December 1, 2023, Jim Croce’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim Croce celebrates birthday on January 10 of every year.

Who died in the plane crash with Jim Croce?

Croce was 30 years old. Others killed in the crash were pilot Robert N. Elliott, Croce’s bandmate Maury Muehleisen, comedian George Stevens, manager and booking agent Kenneth D. Cortese, and road manager Dennis Rast.

How did Jim Croce pass away?

Corboy & Demetrio Partner Thomas A. Demetrio obtained jury verdict in federal court in Dallas, Texas, on behalf of the Estate of Jim Croce’s booking agent Ken Cortese, who died along with Croce and four others in a plane crash on September 20, 1973.

Who owns the rights to Jim Croce songs?

Jim Croce passed away on September 20, 1973 at 30 years old in a plane crash. During his career, Jim sold 4 million albums. After his death in the early 80s, Jim’s widow Ingrid Croce-Rock sold all rights to his songs to Lefrak- Moelis Records for a reported $6 million, roughly $15 million after adjusting for inflation.

What is Jim Croce's biggest hit?

The song “Bad Bad Leroy Brown,” was a number 1 record reaching the number one position on the Billboard Top 100 in 1973. It was also one of the most popular songs of the years.

What famous singers have died in a plane crash?

  • Glenn Miller (1944) …
  • Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper (1959) …
  • Patsy Cline (1963) …
  • Jim Reeves (1964) …
  • Otis Redding (1967) …
  • Jim Croce (1973) …
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd (1977) …
  • Randy Rhoads (1982)

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