I'll admit I'm not a big fan of Richard Marx's music. Or his hair. But for two solid years beginning in the summer of 1987, both Marx's music and his hair dominated the American music charts like few other artists ever had.
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| That is *some* hairdo. Oh my. |
By 1987, Marx had already established himself as a decent songwriter and backup vocalist, working with a number of popular artists such as Kenny Rogers, Luther Vandross and Lionel Richie. He would embark on his own recording career in 1987, releasing his self-titled debut album and first single, "Don't Mean Nothing" that spring. "Don't Mean Nothing" and its follow-up, "Should've Know Better" would peak at #3 on the charts in 1987.
"Endless Summer Nights" would do one better, peaking at #2 in 1988. Marx's next three singles, "Hold On To The Nights", "Right Here Waiting" and "Satisfied" would each top the chart over the next 14 months, and "Angelia" would peak at #4 in late 1989. All told, Marx would place his first 7 singles in the Top 5. In spite of his hair.
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