Legendary music artist Eric Carmen passed away over the weekend. Carmen was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist.
Unfortunately, he passed away in his sleep last weekend. Carmen's wife confirmed this in a post on her late singer's website.
“It is with great sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that Eric Carmen has passed away,” the singer's wife, Amy Carmen, said in a notice.
Early career with the Raspberries
Carmen first became famous in the early 1970s. He was a founding member of the Cleveland-based band The Raspberries, and ushered in a new era in pop music by combining his familiar '60s-style vocals and melodies with his harder guitar riffs. .
Carmen was the lead vocalist for the Raspberries. He produced numerous hits with the group in the 1970s.
Singer goes solo
After the Raspberries disbanded in 1975, Carmen went solo and released her first self-titled record that same year.
The album contained hit songs “All by myself.” It's an iconic soft rock ballad that peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Eric Carmen's solo hits
Carmen had a successful solo career, releasing hit songs such as: “All By Myself”, “Never Gonna Fall In Love Again”, “She Did It”, “Hungry Eyes”, “Make Me Lose Control”. Many of these tracks are frequently played on South African radio stations.
Additionally, Carmen is probably best known for her hit songs in South Africa. hungry eyes.
Additionally, the song was featured on the soundtrack of the 1987 blockbuster film. dirty dancingStarring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray.
private life
Interestingly, Carmen has been married three times. He married his third wife, former newscaster Amy Murphy, in 2016.
On Monday, March 11, the late musician's wife Amy announced that Carmen had passed away over the weekend.
Additionally, she stated that he died in his sleep, without disclosing the cause of death or specific date.
Carmen's wife asked for privacy during this time as the family mourned the death of the famous singer.
“It gave him great joy to know that his music has influenced so many people over the decades and will be his lasting legacy,” she added.