4.3K views · 352 reactions | REMEMBERING JIM CROCE January 10, 1943 - September 20, 1973 James Joseph Croce was a folk and rock singer-songwriter. Between 1966 and 1973, he released five studio albums and numerous singles. During this period, Croce took a series of odd jobs to pay bills while he continued to write, record, and perform concerts. Croce's wife and early songwriting partner, Ingrid, continued to write and record after his death, and their son, A. J. Croce, became a singer-songwriter