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American singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for 1980s-1990s soft rock ballads and chart-topping pop hits.Richard Marx emerged in 1987 with his self-titled debut album, achieving unprecedented success as the first solo artist to score seven consecutive top-five singles on Billboard charts. His signature ballad 'Right Here Waiting' became a global phenomenon. Beyond his solo career, Marx has written major hits for artists like *NSYNC and Luther Vandross, earning a Grammy Award. He continues to tour and release music decades after his initial breakthrough.

• Marx wrote Kenny Rogers' 1984 hit 'Crazy' at age 17, launching his songwriting career before his own recording success.
• His 1989 ballad 'Right Here Waiting' was composed in 20 minutes for his then-wife Cynthia Rhodes during a tour separation, becoming his most enduring hit.
• Marx achieved a rare feat: His first seven singles ('Don’t Mean Nothing' to 'Keep Coming Back') all reached the Billboard Top 5, a record unmatched until 2018.
• He won a 2004 Grammy for Song of the Year as co-writer of Luther Vandross' 'Dance with My Father', revealing his longevity behind the scenes.
• After divorcing actress Cynthia Rhodes in 2014 following 25 years of marriage, Marx married TV host Daisy Fuentes in 2015.