Richard Marx Pop rock singer Date of Birth: 16.09.1963 Country: USA

Biography of Richard Marx

Richard Marx is a modern American pop and rock singer, songwriter, and producer, born on September 16, 1963, in Chicago. Music has always been a part of his life. His mother was a singer, while his father successfully composed advertising jingles. In his youth, Richard took piano and guitar lessons and practiced performing songs by Billy Joel and Lionel Richie. He was also heavily influenced by Sam Cooke and Elvis Presley.

After graduating from high school in 1982, Richard moved to Los Angeles with hopes of becoming a famous singer. However, success did not come easily, and Marx had to earn a living by performing in commercials. It took six years before President of "EMI / Manhattan Records," Bruce Lundvall, noticed his demo recordings. Excited about the contract he received, Marx immediately began recording his debut album, assembling a talented team of musicians including Joe Walsh, David Foster, Fee Waybill, and Randy Meisner.

The result was impressive - "Richard Marx" went triple platinum and produced four hit singles. The first single, a Californian rock song called "Don't Mean Nothin'," reached third place on the charts, while the fourth single, "Hold on to the Nights," reached the top. His second album, "Repeat Offender," outsold his debut album, reaching the top of the "Billboard" charts in September 1989. Two years later, Marx released his third album, "Rush Street," where he shifted his style towards Chicago blues-rock. Although "Rush Street" did not achieve the same level of success as its predecessors due to the rise of alternative music, two tracks from the album, "Hazard" and "Keep Coming Back," topped the "Adult Contemporary Charts."

By this time, Richard had started a family and significantly reduced his touring activities. However, despite having three children, he continued his studio work, and in early 1994, he released the single "Now and Forever," which preceded his fourth album. Although the single reached the top ten, "Paid Vacation" only briefly appeared on the charts. He then took a three-year hiatus, focusing on raising his children and producing other artists. In 1997, Marx returned with the album "Flesh and Bone," which many listeners considered his best work. In the same year, he released "Greatest Hits," fulfilling his obligations to Capitol Records. His next project, "Days in Avalon," was released on his own label. There was another extended period of silence, interrupted in 2004 with the release of "My Own Best Enemy." This time, Marx decided to deviate from his traditional ballad material and diversified the album with soul and country tracks.