He once filled the world’s largest arenas with fans singing along to every word. Today, most of his days are spent in a quiet Los Angeles studio, surrounded by decades of awards. Music no longer drives his career—it sustains his spirit.
During the 1970s, he released hit after hit and toured relentlessly. Audiences packed his concerts, singing back the songs he wrote and performed. His stage presence became legendary, cementing him as one of the decade’s biggest music stars.
Early Life and Breakthrough
Born on January 24, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, he grew up in a Jewish family. Music captured him early. As a teenager, he learned guitar, wrote songs, and performed in small New York City clubs. He also spent time at the Brill Building, trying to place his work with publishers.
His breakthrough arrived in the mid-1960s with singles like Solitary Man and Cherry, Cherry. Around the same time, The Monkees recorded several of his songs, including I’m a Believer, boosting his reputation as a songwriter.
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