Richard Page
Singer-songwriter and bass player
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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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