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Also Known As Jerome Felder
Born January 27, 1925 • New York City • New York
Died March 14, 1991 (aged 66) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1992)
Notable Works “Little Sister” • “Viva Las Vegas”
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