Dan Hartman: Biography

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Born:

Dec 8, 1950 in Harrisburg, PA

Died:

Mar 22, 1994 in Westport, CT

Genres:

Classical Music, Disco Music, Contemporary R&B Music, Rock Music, Adult Contemporary Rock Music

Decades Active:

1970's|1980's|1990's

Artistic Quality

Low

Cultural Impact

Low

Popularity

Low

Ratings Guide

During the '70s, Dan Hartman was a member of the Edgar Winter Group and was also in Johnny Winter's band for a time. Hartman was also a session musician that supported artists as diverse as Ian Hunter, Stevie Wonder, Todd Rundgren, and Ronnie Montrose. After releasing one undistinguished solo pop/rock album in 1976, he hit the big time with the fine disco album, Instant Replay. Its followup, Relight My Fire, wasn't as successful and Hartman retreated to the studio, producing .38 Special, the Average White Band, and James Brown; he was behind the board for Brown's comeback hit, "Living in America," in 1986. Hartman had one more hit in 1985 with the popsoul "I Can Dream About You." Again, his followups weren't successful and he returned to producing. He was preparing a new album at the time of his death in March of 1994.

- Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide