What Happened to Richard Marx? The 80s Icon and the Dark Mystery of His Illness and Disappearance
In the late 80s, Richard Marx was one of the most-played artists on the radio. Songs like "Should've Known Better", "Endless Summer Nights", and the famous ballad "Right Here Waiting" topped the Billboard charts, making him an absolute success.
What many don't know is that "Right Here Waiting" was written as a love letter to his then-girlfriend, actress Cynthia Rhodes, while she was filming in South Africa. Richard didn’t intend to release the song—it was personal, a way to cope with the longing, since he couldn’t get a visa to visit her. But this deeply intimate and sincere song became one of the biggest hits of his career and one of the most famous ballads of all time.
Before reaching this level of fame, something important happened in Richard’s life. In 1981, when he was just 18 and still in high school, he received an unexpected call from none other than Lionel Richie. The singer had heard a demo of Richard’s through a friend and was impressed by the young talent. He not only encouraged Richard to move to Los Angeles after finishing high school but also spoke to his parents, assuring them that his future in music was promising. With Lionel’s push, Richard took the first step towards becoming one of the big names in 80s and 90s pop music... and his journey was just beginning.
But, like many artists from that era, Richard kind of disappeared from the global spotlight, and today I’m going to tell you a little about the story of this great icon and where he is now! If you like today’s content, don’t forget to leave a like and subscribe, so you’re always in the loop for new videos!
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00:00 WHERE IS RICHARD MARX NOW?
02:11 WHO IS RICHARD MARX?
05:49 RICHARD MARX: A SUCCESSFUL SINGER AND SONGWRITER
11:42 HOW IS RICHARD MARX TODAY?
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