Richard Marx
Singer-songwriter of 'Right Here Waiting'
Born
September 16th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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This American singer-songwriter and producer gained prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The debut album, 'Richard Marx', featured the hit single 'Don't Mean Nothing', which reached the top of the charts. Subsequent albums produced numerous hits, including 'Right Here Waiting' and 'Endless Summer Nights'. In addition to a successful solo career, contributions as a songwriter for other artists include work for legends like *NSYNC and Luther Vandross. The artist also ventured into production, collaborating with various musicians throughout the years.
Released the hit 'Right Here Waiting'
Produced music for *NSYNC and Luther Vandross
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