Artist Spotlight

Eric Carmen

pop rock · 1976–1988

Eric Carmen is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his contributions to pop rock and power pop. He first gained fame as the lead vocalist of the Raspberries, where his melodic sensibilities shone through on tracks like "Go All the Way." After moving into a solo career, he struck gold with hits such as "All By Myself," "Hungry Eyes," and "Make Me Lose Control." Carmen's knack for crafting emotionally charged ballads and catchy tunes made him a staple of the era. Later in his career, he even shared stages with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band before reuniting with the Raspberries, reminding us all of the power of a great pop song.