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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. Howard Johnson talks to him about his journey to success and the art of writing rock bangers!
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.
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 · published 27 January 2024. Desmond Child has written multi-platinum songs for Bon Jovi, Kiss and Aerosmith – but it wouldn’t have happened if his own career as a musician hadn’t failed. (Image credit: Michael Putland/Getty Images)
Oct 12, 2023 · The Writer’s Block: Desmond Child on Becoming One of the Biggest Songwriters of ’80s Rock—and Beyond. by Tina Benitez-Eves October 12, 2023, 2:39 pm. It was 1977, and Paul Stanley came across a...
Sep 12, 2023 · Desmond Child, a Pop Hitmaker, Is Telling His Story. He helped write indelible hits by Bon Jovi, Katy Perry and Ricky Martin. Now he’s written his own life story. Desmond Child shares the...
Desmond Child: From Soggy Whoppers To Megahits : Songwriter Interviews. by Greg Prato. 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.
