Steve Forbert

Quick Facts

Full Name	Steve Forbert
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 13, 1954(1954-12-13)
Age	70
Birthplace	Meridian
Country	United States
Birth City	Mississippi
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Steve Forbert Biography

Steve Forbert is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on December 13, 1954 in Meridian, Mississippi, United States. Singer-songwriter from pop music, best known for her hit song Romeo’s Tune, a 1980 Billboard Hot 100 chart hit.

He was on He appeared in Cyndi Lauper‘s music video for Girls Just Wanna Have Fun as Lauper’s boyfriend.’s song video Girls Just Wanna Have Fun as Lauper’s boyfriend.

Even though the sleeve of his second album Jackrabbit Slim stated that “Romeo’s Tune” is “dedicated to the memory of Florence Ballard”, the song is not really about the Supremes singer who died in 1976. The song, which went to No. 11, was actually written about a girl from Forbert’s hometown of Meridian, Mississippi, but was dedicated to Ballard because, as Forbert explained, “that seemed like such bad news to me and such sad news. She wasn’t really taken care of by the music business, which is not a new story.” The piano part on “Romeo’s Tune” was played by former Elvis Presley pianist Bobby Ogdin.

Forbert was born in Meridian, Mississippi, United States. As a child, he fell in love with music, even playing air guitar in a pretend band he called The Mosquitos. Due to a fascination with Top 40 radio, he proclaimed himself a “music junkie.” At 17, he started writing songs, and soon moved to New York City in 1976, to experience the punk rock scene of the 1970s. There he performed on the street to passersby in Greenwich Village, and had early shows as a singer with a guitar and harmonica at punk club CBGB before moving on to folk venues Kenny’s Castaways and Folk City.

He was married to his wife Jill. The track Romeo’s Tune was written about an acquaintance he had in Meridian.

Steve Forbert Net Worth

Steve Forbert is one of the richest Pop Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Steve Forbert 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a member of numerous local bands that he was a part of in his home town in Meridian, Mississippi. The singer signed a record deal with Nemperor in the year 1978.

The album is a tribute dedicated to His tribute album to Jimmie Rodgers was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2004. was nominated for an Grammy Award in 2004.

Samuel Stephen “Steve” Forbert (born December 13, 1954) is an American pop music singer-songwriter. Bob Harris of BBC Radio 2 said Forbert has “One of the most distinctive voices anywhere.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Steve Forbert Dating?

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Forbert wrote new music in support of the Occupy Wall St. movement. He also began doing photography using an old LG phone. An exhibit of his cell phone photographs opened at the Tinney Contemporary Art Gallery in Nashville in September 2011.

Facts & Trivia

Steve Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Steve Forbert celebrates birthday on December 13 of every year.

In 2012, he joined Blue Corn Music, and they released Over With You, produced by Chris Goldsmith (the Blind Boys of Alabama), that same year. Musical backing on the record included Ben Sollee on cello and bass, with Ben Harper guesting on guitar on several tracks. American Songwriter stated “it’s all lovely, melancholy, lyrically moving and beautifully performed” and “Like Warren Zevon, Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen, Steve Forbert has left his unmistakable imprint on the landscape of American music.”

Top Facts about Steve Forbert

1. Steve Forbert is an American singer-songwriter.
2. He was born on December 13, 1954 in Meridian, Mississippi.
3. His debut album “Alive on Arrival” was released in 1978.
4. Forbert’s biggest hit song is “Romeo’s Tune”.
5. He has released over 20 studio albums throughout his career.
6. Forbert has been nominated for a Grammy Award twice.
7. In addition to music, he has also written books and articles.
8. Forbert has collaborated with artists such as Keith Urban and Ben Harper.
9. He continues to tour and perform live shows regularly.
10. Forbert’s music style blends folk, rock, and country influences.

Was Steve Forbert a one hit wonder?

One Hit Wonders of the ’80s : 1980 – Steve Forbert – “Romeo’s Tune”

Where does Steve Forbert live?

Forbert traces his journey from his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi, where he fronted a rock band; to New York City, where he scored a pop hit with “Romeo’s Tune”; to Nashville in the 1980s, where he recorded three albums; and finally, to New Jersey and his current home in Asbury Park.

How old is Steve Forbert?

67 years (December 13, 1954)

Where is Steve Forbert from?

Meridian, MS

Who wrote Romeo's Tune?

Steve Forbert