Warren Zevon was a songwriter’s songwriter, revered for the gallows humor, acid wit and candid tenderness of his lyrics. A classically trained pianist and skilled guitarist, he wrote jingles, pop ditties and masterpieces. His songs, covered by a wide array of esteemed artists, encompassed rock & roll, country, folk and blues. Critically acclaimed, he counted among his fans Dylan and Springsteen, and he expanded the boundaries of American popular song.