Jan Berry
- Born April 3, 1941Los Angeles California, American rock and roll vocalist (Jan and Dean-Dead Man's Curve)
- April 12, 1966Rocker Jan Berry crashes his corvette into a parked truck
- Died March 26, 2004American musician (Jan and Dean)
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Jan Berry was an American rock and roll vocalist born on April 3, 1941, in Los Angeles, California. He was best known as one half of the influential duo Jan and Dean, who were prominent figures in the surf music scene of the early 1960s. The group is particularly associated with the hit song "Dead Man's Curve."
Berry's career was dramatically affected by a serious car accident on April 12, 1966, when he crashed his Corvette into a parked truck. Despite the accident, which had a significant impact on his health, Berry remained a notable figure in American popular music.
Jan Berry passed away on March 26, 2004. His contributions to the rock and roll and surf music genres have left a lasting legacy in American music history.