On March 28, 1974, Delta blues singer and guitarist Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup died of a stroke at the age of 69. He wrote 'That's All Right (Mama)' covered by Elvis Presley and 'My Baby Left Me'." Crucial was never paid royalties for his work and quit playing music. He realized he was making everyone else rich while he had to work a second job just to feed his family.