On January 27, 1972, Mahalia Jackson died aged 61. She was singer, nicknamed “The Queen of Gospel”, During her career Mahalia Jackson recorded 30 albums and was internationally known civil rights activist.
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Berry Oakley
On November 11, 1972, Berry Oakley died aged 24. He was musician (bass guitar), member and bass player of the Allman Brothers Band. Oakley crashed with his motorcycle into a bus at the same intersection as former band member Duane Allman, who had died a year earlier.