In 1975, David Bowie and John Lennon teamed up to write Fame, a collaboration that gave Bowie his first U.S. No. 1 single.

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In reality, Mr. Brucato, who died on Dec. 26 at age 84, wrote jingles that have lasted for decades. Before he mastered the ...

As we mark the artist’s birthday on Jan. 8, followed closely by the anniversary of his death, we’re celebrating the enduring ...