Eric Bazilian
Singer-songwriter and musician
Born
July 21st, 1953
71 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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