Rupert Holmes
Pop · US · Active since 1947

Rupert Holmes

Witty, narrative-driven soft rock that feels like a short story set in a cocktail lounge. Sophisticated pop for the observant and the slightly cynical.

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Rupert Holmes is a British-American composer, singer-songwriter, and author recognized for soft rock hits like "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" and "Him." His diverse career spans music, television, and literature, including the acclaimed musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Throughout his tenure with labels such as Epic and Universal, Holmes has earned multiple honors, including Edgar Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and Tony Awards for his original scores.

Our Catalog10 Albums · 1974 · 1994
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