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John O'Banion (February 16, 1947 – February 14, 2007) was an American vocalist and actor.
Early career
He was born in Kokomo, Indiana in 1947 and was performing in theater by the age of 13 as well as in a local Indiana band "Hog Honda & the Chain Guards." By age 15, he hosted his own radio show on WIOU and had hosted his own local television show by age 20.
Recording and acting career
His song "Love You Like I Never Loved Before" was a hit in 1981, making it to #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He also appeared in the films "Borderline" with Charles Bronson, TV movie "Courage" with Sofia Loren and Billy Dee Williams and starred in the 1990 independent film "The Judas Project." In 1997 he released an album with jazz cover versions of such contemporary hits as "I'm not in love" (10CC), "What you won't do for love" (Bobby Caldwell) and the title track "Hearts" (Marty Balin).
His Death
Just two days shy of his 60th birthday, John died of blunt force trauma resulting from an accident he suffered while touring in New Orleans.
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John O'Banion died at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by friends and family. He had been battling the long term effects received as a result of blunt force trauma to the head following an incident in New Orleans, Louisiana in the early 90's in which he was struck by a car - the driver of the car was never found, and all reports (police, ambulance) were lost.
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