Legendary songwriter and producer Jerry Fuller has died at the age of 85.
Fuller died Thursday at his home in Sherman Oaks from complications of lung cancer, his publicist Bobbi Marcus said. The Hollywood Reporter.
His hits include “Travelin’ Man” for Ricky Nelson, “Young Girl” for Gary Puckett, “Show and Tell” for Al Wilson and “Little Green Apples” for OC Smith.
After his death, Puckett shared in a statement: “What can I say about a man whose vision defined my musical identity and destiny. What can ANYONE say about a man who gave SO much to SO many through his talents and efforts in the world of music.”
“Thank you, Jerry! The world was a better place with you in it.”
Legendary songwriter and producer Jerry Fuller has died at the age of 85. Fuller died Thursday at his home in Sherman Oaks from complications of lung cancer.
His hits include “Travelin’ Man” for Ricky Nelson, “Young Girl” for Gary Puckett, “Show and Tell” for Al Wilson and “Little Green Apples” for O.C. Smith; Seen circa 1970
Fuller’s collaboration with Puckett began with the million-selling ‘Woman, Woman’ in 1967.
He wrote and produced three more hits for the band, including the iconic ‘Young Girl’, which outsold The Beatles in 1968.
