The "A" Teamby Sgt. Barry Sadler

Artist Bio:
SSgt Barry Sadler was an American military veteran, singer, and author, best known for his hit song "The Ballad of the Green Berets." He served as a Green Beret medic in the Vietnam War and wrote the song in 1966, which became a major hit and reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Sadler released several albums and wrote a series of pulp fiction novels based on his experiences in the military.

After his music career, Sadler faced legal troubles and was involved in a shooting incident in Guatemala, which left him partially paralyzed. He passed away in 1989 at the age of 49. Despite his controversial personal life, SSgt Barry Sadler is remembered for his iconic song that honored the bravery and sacrifice of the Green Berets during the Vietnam War.