MEET the band

Charlie Midnight:

Brooklyn born and bred, Charlie began his career as the lead singer of Rock-n-Roll Bands, paying his dues in bars and clubs. Performing six sets a night, 40 minutes on / 20 minutes off, oftentimes until two in the morning even to a crowd of five in Brooklyn emporiums like “The Half Inn”. In 1982, while performing in a popular Manhattan club called “Max’s Kansas City”, Charlie was signed by Columbia Records. He then recorded his “Innocent Bystander" album, which came to the attention of iconic record producer and artist, Dan Hartman. Soon thereafter, they became a successful songwriting team creating the classic James Brown song, “Living in America”. Charlie has written the lyrics for Barbra Streisand’s single, “Love will Survive” from the film, “The Auschwitz Tattooist,” music by Hans Zimmer, Water Afanasieff and Kara Talve. “Love will Survive,” was nominated for an Emmy and a Grammy.

Charlie’s storied career of songwriting and producing spans more than forty years. He is noted for his versatility in writing and producing for a wide range of artists. In addition to the aforementioned artists, he has written and/or produced songs for artists such as James Brown, Joni Mitchell, Barbra Streisand, Cher, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Idina Menzel, Hilary Duff, Seal, Joe Cocker, Billy Joel, Jamey Johnson, Mariah Carey, Arian Grande, Andrea Bocelli, Sheena Easton, Chaka Khan, The Doobie Brothers, John Waite, Paul Young, Dan Hartman George Thorogood. His Grammy nomination for Best R&B Song for writing James Brown’s “Living in America” earned Charlie a place in music history with James Brown receiving his first Grammy Award for Best Male Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance. Also among Charlie’s many achievements are a Golden Globe nomination for "Why Should I Worry” sung by Billy Joel for Walt Disney’s classic film, "Oliver and Company”, a Golden Globe nomination for "A Woman Loves A Man", sung by Joe Cocker for the feature film, "Bull Durham”, a Grammy Award for Best Pop Album for the Joni Mitchell "Turbulent Indigo” album and “My Way To You” with Jamey Johnson for his “The Guitar Song” album. “The Guitar Song” earned a Grammy Award for Best Country Album. Charlie's passion continues to guide him. And, as he wrote in his book, ‘Deserve’s Got Nothing To Do With It ~ Talking C.R.A.P.P with Charlie Midnight’:  

Never look back and say, “what if,” but look around and say, “what now,” then look ahead and say “what next.” Let the creating and the doing be an end in and of itself, but most importantly, let your passion fuel you.