In 1965, Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati left the band they were in at the time, Joey Dee & The Starlighters, and formed the “Young Rascals. From 1965 through 1969, the Young Rascals released some of the most defining songs of that era, penned by Cavalieri and Brigati. They were… ![]()
In 1967, jazz critic and music publisher Nat Shapiro introduced Galt Mac Dermot to Gerome Ragni and Jim Rado, actors who had just written a provocative play entitled Hair. The three hit it off, and Mac Dermot scored the music to Ragni and Rado’s words in three weeks. It was… ![]()
New York City native Stephen Schwartz has been a major force in the American Musical Theater since the early 1970’s, when he had three hit shows running on Broadway: Godspell (recipient of two Grammy Awards, Pippin, and The Magic Show. Schwartz went on to write the music and lyrics for… ![]()
Gerome Ragni, James Rado and Gait MacDermot wrote the groundbreaking Broadway show HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical which turned out such pop hits as “Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In,” “Hair,” “Easy To Be Hard,” and “Good Morning Starshine.”
Gerome Ragni (co-author of HAIR Book & Lyrics) was born and… ![]()
Gerome Ragni, James Rado and Gait MacDermot wrote the groundbreaking Broadway show HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical which turned out such pop hits as “Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In,” “Hair,” “Easy To Be Hard,” and “Good Morning Starshine.”
Gerome Ragni (co-author of HAIR Book & Lyrics) was born and… ![]()
The music of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash is a cornerstone of rock ‘n roll. As Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN), this trio of legendary singer-songwriters has been actively collaborating since 1969, when they first harmonized in either Joni Mitchell’s living room or Mama Cass Elliot’s dining room,… ![]()
The music of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash is a cornerstone of rock ‘n roll. As Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN), this trio of legendary singer-songwriters has been actively collaborating since 1969, when they first harmonized in either Joni Mitchell’s living room or Mama Cass Elliot’s dining room,… ![]()
The music of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash is a cornerstone of rock ‘n roll. As Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN), this trio of legendary singer-songwriters has been actively collaborating since 1969, when they first harmonized in either Joni Mitchell’s living room or Mama Cass Elliot’s dining room,… ![]()
One of Britain’s most prolific songwriting teams, Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway first came to prominence when the Fortunes recorded their composition “You’ve Got Your Troubles,” a Top Ten smash in both the U.S. and U.K. The Fortunes released their follow-up hit, “This Golden Ring,” and Gary Lewis & the… ![]()
One of Britain’s most prolific songwriting teams, Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway first came to prominence when the Fortunes recorded their composition “You’ve Got Your Troubles,” a Top Ten smash in both the U.S. and U.K. The Fortunes released their follow-up hit, “This Golden Ring,” and Gary Lewis & the… ![]()
Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati shared both lead vocal and songwriting duties for the 1960’s hitmakers The Rascals. From 1965 through 1969, The Rascals were one of the bestselling groups on the pop charts scoring such classic chart entries as “How Can I Be Sure,” “Good Lovin’,” “A Beautiful Morning,”… ![]()
As songwriters, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, individually and as collaborators, are responsible for some of popular musics biggest anthems over the last twenty-five years. Since Bon Jovis eponymous album release in 1984, their songs have propelled their albums and tours to stratospheric success with precision consistency. From rock… ![]()
As songwriters, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, individually and as collaborators, are responsible for some of popular musics biggest anthems over the last twenty-five years. Since Bon Jovis eponymous album release in 1984, their songs have propelled their albums and tours to stratospheric success with precision consistency. From rock… ![]()


Johnny Mercer Award
Holland-Dozier-Holland
Abe Olman Publisher Award
Maxyne Lang
Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award
Tom Jones
Towering Song
Moon River
Towering Performance Award
Andy Williams
Hal David Starlight Award
Jason Mraz