Richard Page

Singer-songwriter and bass player

Richard Page - Singer-songwriter and bass player
Born

May 16th, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American singer-songwriter and bass player gained fame as lead vocalist for the band Pages and later as a member of Mr. Mister. Achieved significant commercial success with the hit song "Kyrie," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1986. Contributed to various music projects and collaborated with notable artists throughout a prolific career.

Lead vocalist of Mr. Mister during the 1980s

Wrote the hit song 'Kyrie'

Produced and co-wrote tracks for other artists

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