88 years (1933–2021)Dave Frishberg / Age at death
Deceased (1933–2021)Dave Frishberg / Living or Deceased
Frishberg appeared on “The Tonight Show.” Two more Frishberg albums were nominated for Grammys, “Live at Vine Street” in 1985 and “Can't Take You Nowhere” in 1987. His marriage in 1959 to Stella Giammasi ended in divorce. He later married Cynthia Wagman.Nov 17, 2021
Songwriter Dave FrishbergSongwriter Dave Frishberg reluctantly said “I'm Just a Bill,” the song from the TV show “Schoolhouse Rock,” was his most famous.Nov 18, 2021
December 8, 2021Barry Harris / Date of death
First recorded use by Mae West in the 1933 film I'm no Angel: "Beulah, peel me a grape."
James Mtume, a musician who recorded with jazz greats before leading the R&B group Mtume, has died. His son Faulu Mtume confirmed the news to Pitchfork.Jan 9, 2022
Dave FrishbergPeel Me a Grape / Composer
After President Calderon gives Cheryl a long explanation about the approval of the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution regarding Presidential term limits, Cheryl asks him, "Who are you, Dave Frishberg?" This is a reference to the fact that Frishberg wrote the music and lyrics for "I'm Just a Bill", the song about the ...
Jack SheldonTerry MorelConjunction Junction/ArtistsJazz legend Jack Sheldon, who was known for singing “I'm Just a Bill” and "Conjunction Junction" in the iconic “Schoolhouse Rock!” series, has died at age 88. According to CNN, the jazz musician, who was also known for his work as a trumpeter and music director on “The Merv Griffin Show,” died last Friday.Jan 2, 2020
Songwriter Dave FrishbergRemembering 'Schoolhouse Rock!' Songwriter Dave Frishberg : Fresh Air Frishberg was a prolific jazz composer, lyricist, and vocalist, best known for his songs on the series 'Schoolhouse Rock!,' such as "I'm Just a Bill." He died Nov. 17 at age 88.Nov 23, 2021
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