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Sharon Sheeley (Sharon Kathleen Sheeley) was born on 4 April, 1940 in Newport Beach, California, U.S., is an American singer-songwriter. Discover Sharon Sheeley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?
Popular As |
Sharon Kathleen Sheeley |
Occupation |
Composer · songwriter |
Age |
62 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
Born |
4 April 1940 |
Birthday |
4 April |
Birthplace |
Newport Beach, California, U.S. |
Date of death |
17 May, 2002 |
Died Place |
Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 62 years old group.
Sharon Sheeley Height, Weight & Measurements
At 62 years old, Sharon Sheeley height not available right now. We will update Sharon Sheeley's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Sharon Sheeley's Husband?
Her husband is Jimmy O'Neill (m. 1961–1966)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Husband |
Jimmy O'Neill (m. 1961–1966) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
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Sharon Sheeley Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sharon Sheeley worth at the age of 62 years old? Sharon Sheeley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Sharon Sheeley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Soundtrack |
Sharon Sheeley Social Network
Timeline
Sheeley attended Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach, and briefly worked as a teen model.
She went to Hollywood to meet the stars and write songs.
Her first song, "Poor Little Fool", was recorded by Ricky Nelson in 1958, and became Nelson's first US No. 1 and the Billboard Hot 100's first No. 1. At age 18, Sheeley was the youngest woman to write an American number-one hit.
Jerry Capehart, the manager and songwriting partner of Eddie Cochran, then agreed to look after Sheeley's interests, and she and Cochran began a relationship.
She wrote "Love Again" and "Cherished Memories" for Cochran and the 1959 hit "Somethin' Else" with Eddie's brother Bill Cochran.
Her other songwriting credits included "Hurry Up", recorded by Ritchie Valens.
In April 1960, she traveled to United Kingdom to join Cochran and Gene Vincent, who were touring there.
She and Cochran were reported as being "unofficially engaged".
She recorded a song, "Homework", with producer Jack Good.
On the night of April 16, 1960, Sheeley, Vincent and Cochran were traveling in a private hire taxi from a concert in Bristol to London Heathrow Airport when it slammed into a lamp post near Chippenham.
All three were rushed to a hospital.
Cochran, who had been thrown from the vehicle, suffered fatal brain injuries and died the next day, at the age of 21.
Sheeley suffered a broken pelvis, and Vincent broke his ribs and collarbone and added further damage to his already weak leg.
Following the accident she returned to the US, where she collaborated with musician-songwriter Jackie DeShannon on a string of hits, including Brenda Lee's "Dum Dum" and "Heart in Hand", The Fleetwoods' "He's the Great Imposter" and Irma Thomas's "Breakaway".
She also co-wrote songs with Chris Curtis of The Searchers, including "Night Time" recorded by Paul and Barry Ryan.
In 1961, Sheeley married Los Angeles radio personality Jimmy O'Neill.
The two created the ABC TV series Shindig! (1964–1966).
They divorced five years after marrying, but remained friends.
In 1988, Levi Strauss & Co. promoted their Levi's 501 range with a television commercial called "Eddie Cochran", directed by Syd Macartney.
It told the story of how Sheeley (played by actress Sharon Devlin) attracted Cochran at a party by wearing said product.
It was seemingly narrated by Sheeley and the background song, "C'mon Everybody", was released as a promotional single, followed by a compilation album of Cochran's hits.
After her divorce, Sheeley moved away from the music scene, apart from some public appearances at Eddie Cochran conventions in the 1990s.
Five days after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage, Sheeley died on May 17, 2002, at Sherman Oaks Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles at the age of 62.
She has a cenotaph marker next to Eddie Cochran at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cypress, in Orange County, California.