Essential Eric News Today

Happy Birthday to Eric Carmen, who turns 73 today (August 11th). Carmen is best remembered for writing and singing lead on the Raspberries' string of power pop hits, including "I Wanna Be With You," "Let's Pretend," "Tonight," "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)," and their 1972 Top Five signature hit "Go All The Way." Carmen went on to solo success with 1975's "All By Myself," and "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again,&quot...