Marshall Howard Crenshaw is an American musician, singer and songwriter best known for his song "Someday, Someway", a Top 40 hit in 1982. His music has roots in classic soul music, British Invasion songcraft, Burt Bacharach and Buddy Holly?the latter to whom Crenshaw was often compared in the early days of his career, and whom he portrayed in the 1987 film La Bamba. Crenshaw is also a noted guitarist who uses offbeat chord progressions and concise solos. A quote from Trouser Press summed up Marshall Crenshaw?s early career: ?Although he was seen as a latter-day Buddy Holly at the outset, he soon proved too talented and original to be anyone but himself.? All Music Guide described Crenshaw?s style: ?He writes songs that are melodic, hooky and emotionally true, and he sings and plays them with an honesty and force that still finds room for humor without venom.? 

November 11th, 1953 in Detroit (Age 71)