Robert John, Beloved ‘Sad Eyes’ Crooner, Dies

Robert John, the Voice Behind the '70s Hit 'Sad Eyes,' Dies at 79
Robert John, the singer-songwriter behind the chart-topping hit "Sad Eyes," died on Monday, Feb. 24. He was 79.
‘Sad Eyes' Singer Robert John Dead at 79
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 Rolling Stone that his father had been recovering from a stroke suffered years ago.
Forever No. 1: Robert John’s ‘Sad Eyes’
The 1979 chart-topper was an unlikely late-career breakthrough for an artist with an absolutely bizarre career arc.
Robert John, who topped charts in 1979 with ‘Sad Eyes,’ dead at 79
John was born Robert John Pedrick Jr. on Jan. 3, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York. He scored his first hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 as a 12-year-old in 1958 with “White Bucks and Saddle Shoes.” The song reached No. 74.
Robert John, Crooner Behind Number One Hit ‘Sad Eyes,' Dead at 79
The singer-songwriter, who began his career at just 12 years old, also had a Top 10 hit with a version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
Sad eyes for Robert John: New Jersey music legend dead at 79
Robert had a big number one single on the Billboard charts in 1979 with "Sad Eyes," which also garnered him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance Male. He lost to Billy Joel that year and he was up against Rod Stewart, Kenny Rogers, and James Taylor. That is some company.
Robert John, Singer of the No. 1 Hit Song “Sad Eyes,” Dead at 79
Pedrick promised, “he was a really great dad.” While having his son praise his job as a father, John also left his mark in music when he released the hit song “Sad Eyes” during the late 1970s. Following the sting of a breakup,
Robert John Dies: ‘Sad Eyes’ Singer Was 79
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 Rolling Stone that his father had been recovering a stroke years ago.
Robert John, Beloved ‘Sad Eyes' Crooner, Dies at 79
Robert John, a singer-songwriter whose inimitable voice lent itself to a number of Billboard Hot 100 hits including "Sad Eyes" and an enduring version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," died on Monday (Feb.
Who was Robert John? All about the original ‘Sad Eyes’ singer as he dies at 79
Robert John, a beloved singer, died on February 24, 2025, at the age of 79. In a conversation with Rolling Stone, his son talked about how John did not completely heal from a stroke that he had suffered a few years before. He leaves behind his partner, Susan, former wife, Diane, four sons, and beloved grandsons.
‘Sad Eyes’ crooner Robert John dies aged 79
Sad Eyes’ crooner Robert John dies aged 79 - Singer-songwriter scored his first hit aged 12, and was known for hits such as ...
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