Possible Clues:

• Phil or it might be Dave perhaps?
• Johnny who could see clearly?
• 'Reflections on Ice-Breaking' poet
• Graham of CSN
• War artist from China should be remembered as one of the greatest
• First auto to offer seat belts
• Sir Walter --, prime minister of New Zealand (1957-60)
• Ogden --, US writer and lyricist 1902-71
• 'I'm a Stranger Here Myself' poet
• Johnny --, US singer-songwriter best known for his 1972 hit 'I Can See Clearly Now'