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My Take
Richard Marx is a craftsman whose talent runs deeper than the hits suggest. Selling over thirty million albums is impressive on its own, but what really earns my respect is his double life as a songwriter, scoring a number one with What About Me for Kenny Rogers and others before his own ballads took over the airwaves. Writing chart-toppers for stars while owning the stage yourself is a rare, formidable range. His voice defined a certain kind of aching adult-contemporary ballad, and his longevity speaks to genuine discipline rather than luck. I have nothing but admiration for melody-makers who quietly keep working at this level.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Marx
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・マークス
- Reading
- りちゃーど・まーくす
- Born
- September 16, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- musician / songwriter / singer-songwriter / composer / film editor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard Marx born?
Born September 16, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Richard Marx from?
Richard Marx is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Richard Marx do?
Richard Marx works as musician, songwriter, singer-songwriter, composer, film editor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.