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American singer-songwriter, composer, actor, and music innovator known for his distinctive gravelly voice and genre-blending style.Born in Pomona, California, Waits rose from 1970s Los Angeles club scenes to global acclaim. His career spans over 50 years, merging blues, jazz, vaudeville, and experimental sounds. Married collaborator Kathleen Brennan in 1980, shifting toward avant-garde work....