Eric Martin
American singer-songwriter with 'To Be with You'
Born
October 10th, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Originated as the lead vocalist of the rock band Mr. Big, produced successful albums during the 1990s. Achieved commercial prominence with the hit single 'To Be with You,' which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1992. Released solo albums, showcasing versatility in rock and pop genres. Contributed to the music scene through collaborations with various artists and has toured extensively.
Achieved a No. 1 hit with 'To Be with You'
Led the band Mr. Big to multiple successful albums
Released several solo albums
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