Eric Bazilian

Singer-songwriter and musician

Eric Bazilian - Singer-songwriter and musician
Born

July 21st, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent singer-songwriter born in 1953, contributed significantly to the music scene as a multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and producer. Key contributions include work with the Hooters, a band formed in the early 1980s, blending rock and pop with folk elements. Bazilian also penned the hit song 'One of Us,' performed by Joan Osborne, which gained widespread recognition in the 1990s. His talents extended to collaborations with various artists and contributions to film soundtracks.

Co-founded the band The Hooters

Wrote 'One of Us' performed by Joan Osborne

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