Eddie Money’s career was defined by his working-class spirit and his relentless pursuit of rock stardom, a goal that carried him from his early days as a New York City cop-in-training to becoming one of the most recognizable voices of late ’70s commercial rock radio. What set him apart wasn’t just his knack for writing arena-ready anthems but his deep belief in music as an escape form. Money would often say that he wanted to give fans the same feeling of freedom he found in the rock records that inspired him. Blending the grit of blue-collar rock with pop hooks, Money landed the plane more than he didn’t. His self-titled debut is proof of that, with one of his biggest hits of his career (“Two Tickets To Paradise”) being the world’s introduction to his artistry.
Standout Songs: “Two Tickets To Paradise”, “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me”, “Baby Hold On”
