Martin’s first published book, originally released in 1977

John Joseph "Johnny" Burnette (March 25, 1934 – August 14, 1964) 

While fishing on Clear Lake in California, Burnette’s unlit fishing boat was
struck by an unaware cabin cruiser.The impact threw him off the boat and
he drowned. He was only 30 years old.  

          
            Camille Bohannon

 
Stephen Glenn "Steve" Martin is 68 today

“Hang On Sloopy” is a 1964 song by Wes Farrell and Bert
Russell, originally titled "My Girl Sloopy". It was named for
singer Dorothy Sloop, who used the name "Sloopy" on
stage. The McCoys version went on to hit number-one
on October 2.