Rupert Holmes
Singer-songwriter and playwright
Born
February 24th, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1947, an English-American singer-songwriter and playwright gained prominence in the music and theater industries. Achieved success with the hit song 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)' in 1979, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Also recognized for writing the Tony Award-winning musical 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood,' notable for its interactive format allowing audience participation in determining the outcome. Contributed to various television and film projects, showcasing versatility across art forms.
'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)'
'The Mystery of Edwin Drood'
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