Eric Carmen, the renowned singer and songwriter, famous for his chart-topping tunes like “Hungry Eyes” and “All By Myself,” passed away at the age of 74, as confirmed by his wife Amy on his official website.
With heavy hearts, we are deeply saddened to inform you about the tragic loss of Eric Carmen. In a heartfelt message, his loved ones expressed their profound grief and shared that Eric peacefully passed away in his sleep over the weekend. Throughout his life, Eric found immense joy in knowing that his music touched the lives of countless people, leaving behind a lasting legacy. During this difficult time, we kindly request that you respect the family’s privacy as they mourn this tremendous loss.
Amy Carmen shared a touching moment on her social media platform, quoting her husband’s heartfelt song, “Love Is All That Matters.” She concluded her post with the powerful words, “Love Is All That Matters…Faithful and Forever.”
Carmen, a native of Ohio, initially achieved success as the lead singer of the power-pop band Raspberries. Their string of hits, including “Go All the Way,” “Let’s Pretend,” “I Wanna Be With You,” and “Overnight Sensation (Hit Record),” propelled Carmen to the forefront of the music scene.
In late 1975, he embarked on a solo career, and his first two solo singles in 1976, “All By Myself” and “Never Gonna Fall in Love Again,” turned out to be major hits.
Carmen’s songs gained popularity among other artists during that period. Notably, Shaun Cassidy achieved top 10 hits with Carmen’s compositions “Hey Deanie” and “That’s Rock and Roll.” Carmen himself also continued to release successful singles, although he eventually took a hiatus from the music industry in 1980.
In 1984, Carmen had a co-writing credit on the hit soundtrack song “Almost Paradise” from the movie “Footloose.” The song, recorded by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson, became a smash hit. After a brief hiatus, Carmen made a comeback in 1985 with the release of “I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips,” which also achieved success. However, it was his involvement in the 1987 film “Dirty Dancing” that truly catapulted him back into the spotlight. His contribution to the film’s soundtrack, the song “Hungry Eyes,” became a top 10 hit. Carmen continued his successful streak with another top five hit in 1988, “Make Me Lose Control.”
In 2000, Carmen joined Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band for a tour. After a hiatus of 15 years, he made a comeback in 2013 with the release of his new song, “Brand New Year,” which was included in a best-of compilation in 2014.
