Steve Goodman
1948–1984 (age 36)
Singer-Songwriter
Biography
Steve Goodman came to sound as much like the heartbeat of his city as the roar of the crowd at Wrigley Field. Born in 1948, he turned his love for Chicago, its neighborhoods, and its baseball lore into songs that felt both personal and communal.
He left behind a catalog that continues to inspire folk singers and Cubs fans alike, with timeless melodies and stories that remind listeners how music can celebrate a hometown and bring people together.