Musician Dictionary

Gerry Goffin

American lyricist (1939-2014)

DescriptionAmerican lyricist (1939-2014)
Source: Wikidata
Born1939-02-11
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceBrooklyn Brooklyn
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2014-06-19
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathBeverly Hills Los Angeles
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationpop singer librettist songwriter lyricist singer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice
Source: Wikidata
Genrespop music
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsManticore Records His Master's Voice Adelphi Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofGoffin And King Goffin-King
Source: Discogs, Wikidata
AwardsRock and Roll Hall of Fame Grammy Trustees Award
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

C. Goffin Carole King-Gerry Goffin Coffin Coffin Gerald D. Goffin Duffin E. Goffin G Goffin G, Goffin G. Coffen G. Coffin G. Foffin G. Gaffin G. Goffen G. Gofffini G. Goffin G. Goffin' G. Goffin-C. King G. Goffin/C. King G. Gofin G. Golfin G. Gooffin G. Gossin G. Gottin G. Griffin G. Guffin G.. Goffin G.Goffin G.T. Goffin Garry Goffin Gary Gof Gary Goffin Geffen Geffin Geoffin Gerald Coffin Gerald Goffen Gerald Goffin Gerald Goffin/Carole King Gerarld Goffin

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Identifiers

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