Country musician John Anderson dead at 71

A local news story from New York, reported by WGRZ Buffalo.

Local News · New York · October 21, 2026

From WGRZ Buffalo

John Anderson, the Country Hall of Fame musician known for songs like "Swingin'" "Black Sheep" and "Wild and Blue," has died. He was 71.

Reported by WGRZ Buffalo, October 21, 2026. Read the full story at WGRZ Buffalo →

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