![]() Money is survived by his wife Laurie and five children. Money also worked as an actor, appearing on The King of Queens in 2002, and on The Drew Carey Show. ![]() Money contributed songs to the movies Americathon (1979), Over the Top (1987), Back to the Beach (1987), Kuffs (1992), and the television series Hardball (1989–1990). His most recent album, Brand New Day, came out two months ago. Money released 11 albums throughout his career. He has opened the summer concert season at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Detroit for 28 years. Money was a constant presence on MTV when it debuted, and his recent tours have featured his daughter Jesse Money, who was on MTV’s Rock the Cradle. “Take Me Home Tonight” was nominated for a best rock vocal Grammy in 1987. Spector released the solo album Unfinished Business in 1987. Davis told Money to ask Ronnie, which he did, interrupting her dishwashing and retirement. Told it would be impossible to get the former lead singer of the Ronettes to sing the central vocal hook, a line from the song “Be My Baby,” Money invited Martha Davis of the Motels to sing it. His biggest hit, the 1986 song “Take Me Home Tonight” from his Can’t Hold Back album, featured Ronnie Spector, the wife of Phil Spector, who was also part of his famous stable of artists. “Baby Hold On,” instantly recognizable from the intro guitar lick from Jimmy Lyons, pays homage to the Doris Day song “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be).” He put a hopeful spin in the opening by promising “whatever will be, will be, the future is ours to see” in contrast with her song, which sang the future could not be seen. Money didn’t come across as merely a performer, but as a fan of the music. Money sang it a GEICO commercial as a travel agent giving a family “Two Tickets to Paradise” to their dream vacation. Homer Simpsons sang and played air guitar to it the “Homer Loves Flanders” episode of The Simpsons from 1994. The song only hit number 22 on the Billboard charts, but it is his signature song. The album produced two big hits, “Baby Hold On” and “Two Tickets to Paradise,” which took on a life of its own. Money signed to Columbia and released his self-titled debut album in 1977. ![]() Much love, George Thorogood and The Destroyers met his manager, legendary rock promoter Bill Graham, in 1976. We are holding you all close in our hearts during this difficult time. Not so long ago, yours truly was part of a comedy troupe known as The Last Known Foto Group. Our sincere condolences go out to Eddie’s wife and family. Love to your family and great memories of you Eddie ❤❤️❤️ ![]() So sad to hear our rock and roll brother Eddie Money passed away this morning. I remember his first album which I LOVED. My deepest condolences go out to the family & friends of My thoughts & prayers are with you. He gave me a big hug and immediately, while still hugging me, whispered a dirty joke in my ear. Saw him in January at our benefit for the Malibu fires/Borderline shooting victims and hadn’t seen him in years.
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