Frank Jacobs, 91 Writer for MAD magazine. MAD magazine, that I read as a young kid in the 50's, and throughout my teens, young and middle adulthood, managed to have something relevant to all age groups — a rare rather remarkable feat.
MAD hired and he work there for 57 years. Jacobs, a master of verse and lyrics, wrote mockery that ranged from absurdly funny to deadly serious.
For example, for the deadly serious, sung to the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" here are some lyrics from his:
"The Hymn of the Battered Republic"
In the alleys where our cities where the poor and homeless dwell
You can see the victims dying from the crack that pushers sell
While the bankers launder money from the Medellin cartel
The crime keeps marching on!
On the lighter side sung to Born in the USA:
RIP Mr. Jacobs.