Mark James (songwriter)
American songwriter
Mark James (born Francis Rodney Zambon; November 29, 1940 – June 8, 2024)[1] was an American singer-songwriter and producer. He wrote hits for singers B.J. Thomas, Brenda Lee, and Elvis Presley. He wrote Presley's last US number one hit single, "Suspicious Minds."[2]
Mark James | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Francis Rodney Zambon |
| Also known as | Francis Zambon |
| Born | November 29, 1940 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | June 8, 2024 (aged 83) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1968–2024 |
| Labels | Bell, Scepter, Liberty, Masterfonics |
James died on June 8, 2024 at his home in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 83.[3][4]
References
change- ↑ Edwards, Joe (September 22, 1985). "Nashville Sound: Encouraging Word Spurred Career". The Victoria Advocate. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
- ↑ Jones, Roben (February 1, 2010). Memphis Boys: the Story of American Studios. Univ. Press of Mississippi. p. 19. ISBN 978-1-60473-401-0. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
- ↑ Brodsky, Greg (June 11, 2024). "Mark James, Songwriter of 'Suspicious Minds' and Other Hits, Dies". Bestclassicbands.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ↑ Mark James, Houston songwriter known for Elvis Presley hit 'Suspicious Minds,' has died
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