BIOGRAPHY
"Continued to release successful albums such as 'Paid Vacation' in 1994, 'Flesh & Bone' in 1997, and 'My Own Best Enemy' in 2000. In addition to his solo career, Marx also experienced significant success as a composer and producer for other famous artists such as Keith Urban, Luther Vandross, NSYNC, Diana Ross, and Donna Summer.
In total, Richard Marx has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. He was born into a musical family in Chicago, Illinois, on September 16, 1963. He grew up in a affluent suburb of Chicago and began playing piano at a young age. His father, Dick Marx, was a renowned pianist and arranger, while his mother, Ruth, was a singer and actress.
Richard Marx began his career as a singer and guitarist in the band Frontline before pursuing a successful solo career by signing with EMI in 1987. His self-titled debut album immediately met with great commercial success, followed by several other successful albums such as 'Repeat Offender' and 'Rush Street.' With his songwriting and producing talents, Richard Marx established himself as an iconic figure in pop music of the 80s and 90s."