Died On This Date (December 2, 1982) David Blue / Greenwich Village Folk Singer

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David Blue (Born Stuart Cohen)
February 18, 1941 – December 2, 1982

David Blue was a folk singer songwriter who came to prominence as part of the Greenwich Village scene that also produced Eric Andersen, Bob Dylan and Phil Ochs. Blue’s most famous song, “Outlaw Man” was made so thanks to being covered by the Eagles on their Desperado album. Blue turned to acting during the mid-’70s, appearing in a Wim Wenders film as well as Human Highway, directed by Neil Young. David Blue, 41, suffered a fatal heart attack while jogging on December 2, 1982.