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Robert John, the singer-songwriter who scored a Number One hit in 1979 with his song, 'Sad Eyes,' has died at the age of 79.
Robert John, the crooner behind “Sad Eyes” who scored his first hit when he was just 12, has died aged 79. John’s son, Michael Pedrick, confirmed the news of his death to Rolling Stone.
Robert John, an itinerant singer-songwriter who was working in construction before scoring a Number One hit with 1979’s “Sad Eyes,” died Monday. He was 79.
Robert John, the singer-songwriter behind the chart-topping hit "Sad Eyes," has died. He was 79. John's son Michael Pedrick confirmed the news of his death to Rolling Stone.
Robert John, the singer best known for the song “Sad Eyes,” died on Monday. He was 79. John’s son, Michael Pedrick, confirmed his death to Rolling Stone. No cause of death was given, but ...
Robert John, whose “Sad Eyes” hit No. 1 in the U.S. and had a Top 5 hit with a cover of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” died Monday. He was 79. His son Michael Patrick told our sister site ...
Singer Robert John, who had a No. 1 hit with Sad Eyes in 1979, died in February 2025.
Singer-songwriter Robert John, who topped the Billboard charts in 1979 with the moody ballad, “Sad Eyes,” died Feb 24. He was 79.
Artist Margaret Keane, known for her paintings of children with large sad eyes - and who had to prove in court she had created them, after her husband originally took credit - has died.
Robert John, the artist behind the U.S. No. 1 hit "Sad Eyes" and a Top 5 rendition of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," has passed away on Monday, February 24th. His son, Michael Patrick, revealed to ...