John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins

John Hurley
Born
John David Hurley

(1941-04-18)April 18, 1941
DiedAugust 16, 1986(1986-08-16) (aged 45)
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Ronnie Wilkins
Born
Ronald Stephen Wilkins

(1941-10-08) October 8, 1941
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter

John David Hurley (April 18, 1941 August 16, 1986) and Ronald Stephen Wilkins (born October 8, 1941) were American musicians and songwriting partners responsible for writing the hit songs "Love of the Common People" and "Son of a Preacher Man". Hurley also recorded three albums in the 1970s.