| Age | 66 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 19 January, 1937 |
| Birthplace | Lambeth, South London |
| Died | 13 April, 2003 |
| Place of Death | Sacramento, California. |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Claim to Fame | writer of Cliff Richard`s debut hit "Move It" |
Ian Ralph Samwell (19 January 1937 – 13 March 2003) was an English musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the writer of Cliff Richard's debut single "Move It", and his association with the rock band America, with whom he had his biggest commercial success with their hit single, "A Horse with No Name". He also worked with rock bands, such as the Small Faces, The Grateful Dead, Frank Zappa, Joni Mitchell, John Mayall and Hummingbird.
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