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John Charles Barrett (born October 28, 1953), known professionally as Desmond Child, is an American songwriter and producer. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008. He has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and has won a Latin Grammy Award.
Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated songwriter Desmond Child is one of music’s most prolific and accomplished hitmakers. He’s a film, television, theater and music producer, recording artist, performer, and author.
Desmond Child was the ultimate ’80s rock hitmaker, having had a hand in writing huge singles for artists including Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, and Joan Jett.
For nearly three decades, songwriter/producer Desmond Child has reigned as one of music's most successful creative forces. His list of accolades includes Grammy awards, 70 Top 40 singles, and songs that have sold over 300 million albums worldwide.
Jan 27, 2024 · Born John Charles Barrett in Gainesville, Florida in 1953, Desmond spent his childhood growing up in the Sunshine State, where he developed a love of music from his mother, Elena Casals, a noted Cuban songwriter who had written songs for a number of Latin artists.
Desmond Child explains how understanding archetypes (Joan Jett: truth, toughness; Bon Jovi: working-class heroes) and incorporating a quotient of soul music led to indelible hits for some of the biggest names in music.
Sep 19, 2023 · In a new memoir, Desmond Child gets candid about his extraordinary journey to hitmaker for stars like Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, KISS, Barbra Streisand and Cher.
