Eddie Rabbitt
November 27, 1941 – May 7, 1998
Eddie Rabbit was a prolific country singer songwriter who achieved much of his success during the ’70s and ’80s. Thanks to his hits, Rabbitt helped define what was considered “crossover” at the time, meaning that they appealed to both a country AND pop music fans. Rabbitt’s first hit came as a songwriter in 1969 when Elvis Presley scored a gold record with his “Kentucky Rain.” In 1974, Rabbitt signed to Elektra Records and proceeded to release a series of hits over the next ten years or so. In all, Rabbitt had 25 #1 country hits and eight Top 40 pop hits. His biggest were “I Love A Rainy Night,” “Step By Step,” and “Drivin’ My Life Away.” Eddie Rabbitt died of lung cancer at the age of 56.
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