Eric Carmen
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: August 11, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Died: March 10, 2024 in Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States
Biography
Eric Carmen was an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who achieved fame as the frontman for the influential 1970s power pop band Raspberries. Known for his soaring vocals and classically-influenced songwriting, he penned the band's signature hit, "Go All the Way". After the group disbanded, he launched a successful solo career with the #Arista# label, defined by sweeping power ballads. His 1975 debut 'Eric Carmen' featured the global hit "All by Myself", which famously borrowed a theme from *Sergei Rachmaninoff*. He found renewed success in the 1980s with "Hungry Eyes" from the 'Dirty Dancing' soundtrack, cementing his legacy as a gifted melody maker.
Eric Carmen Discography
- Eric Carmen (1975) - Album - rated 3.45/5