Shel Silverstein

About

Known as Uncle Shelby for his children's books, such as Where the Sidewalk Ends. He wrote A Boy Named Sue, which Johnny Cash popularized.

Before Fame

He had to leave the University of Illinois because of a bad academic record.

Trivia

His comedy songs gained a huge following courtesy of Dr. Demento's radio show.

Family Life

He had a daughter named Shoshanna with Susan Hastings and a son named Matthew with Sarah Spencer.

Associated With

He wrote children's poems for the magazine Playboy created by Hugh Hefner.