Died On This Date (May 26, 1977) William Powell / The O’Jays
William Powell
January 20, 1942 – May 26, 1977
As one of the founding members of the O’Jays, William Powell helped create a sound that would entertain and inspire countless fans and ultimately land the group in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He left the group due to illness in 1975 and died of cancer on May 26, 1977, but not before helping make several hit records.