Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Rupert Holmes

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: Singer Melissa Manchester and singer-songwriter/composer Rupert Holmes attend 'The Paley Center For Media Presents: The Music And Life Of Marvin Hamlisch' at Paley Center For Media on March 18, 2013 in New York City.

Around the web

advertisement | advertise on newsday

About Rupert Holmes

Rupert Holmes (born February 24, 1947) is an American-British composer, singer-songwriter, musician and author of plays, novels and stories. He is best known for his number one pop hit "Escape" (subtitled "The Piña Colada Song") in 1979, his Tony Award winning musical Drood (originally The Mystery of Edwin Drood) and his more recent Broadway musical Curtains.

from Wikipedia

advertisement | advertise on newsday