Community Corner
Famous People? In Norwood?
A look at intrepid people from Norwood who put the town on the map.
Norwood has given its fair share of famous people, both in the music, art and sports’ worlds.
Mighty Mighty Bosstones singer and Jimmy Kimmel Live announcer Dicky Barrett was born in Providence but was raised in Norwood. Barrett sang with MMB for eight studio albums, including Let’s Face It in which the band went platinum with their hit the Impression That I Get.
American Ambassador to Uzbekistan Jon Purnell was also from Norwood. Purnell took the reigns in Uzbekistan after 9/11, at which time the country had taken a greater importance in the war on terror as it shared a border with Afgahnistan.
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Pro golfer and 11 Champions Tour winner Allen Doyle was also born in Norwood.
Lead guitarist for the band Godsmack was also born in Norwood.
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Many professional football players have come out of Norwood, including linebacker Keith Adams, linebacker Alfred Fincher and current Miami Dolphin offensive coordinator Mike Sherman all hail originally from Norwood.
Baseball players Charlie Bowles, Marty Callaghan, Richie Hebner, Allen Ripley, Mike Smith and William Travers were also born in Norwood.
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