Music
Legacy: Bluesman, 26, never knew his father, who wrote “Time in a Bottle” for him. Elder Croce died in 1973.
Sept. 6, 1998
The music of A.J.
Oct. 22, 1993
Many San Diegans are aware that Ingrid Croce owns and operates four downtown eating and entertainment establishments bearing her last name and that she is the mother of up-and-coming musician A.
July 22, 1992
Entertainment & Arts
Croce Life Story to Hit the Big Screen: Nelson Entertainment has acquired the rights to Jim Croce’s life story, widow Ingrid Croce’s novel, and Croce’s original master sound tracks, all for use in a feature film about the artists life, announced president of Nelson Entertainment Group Co.
Nov. 21, 1989
At the downtown restaurant and jazz club named after his fatherJ.
Oct. 16, 1989
California
The widow of rock musician Jim Croce and her former financial adviser will get more than $3.9 million from an insurance company they claim provided bad-faith representation.
Oct. 24, 1986
An early-morning fire Tuesday swept through the first floor of the home of the widow of singer Jim Croce, destroying gold records, albums, photos, guitars and other mementoes.
March 18, 1987
Movies
If all goes according to plan, it will be Edward James Olmos playing the part of the late Jim Croce in a film for Nelson Entertainment.
July 1, 1990
The husband-and-wife team of Janiva Magness and Jeff Turmes, performing at the Onion in North Hills Friday night, are a good match in more ways than one.
March 19, 1998
Another Croce: A. J.
Aug. 10, 1992