Christopher Cross is an American singer-songwriter who has achieved great success in the music industry. His career has spanned over four decades and he has won five Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He is best known for his hits “Sailing” and “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do).”
Early Life
Christopher Cross was born Christopher Charles Geppert in San Antonio, Texas, on May 3, 1951. He was the son of a successful local businessman and an opera-singing mother. As a child, he was exposed to a variety of musical styles, including classical, jazz, and folk. He began playing the guitar at an early age and was soon performing in local bands.
Cross attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he majored in psychology. After graduating in 1974, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. It wasn’t long before he landed a publishing deal and began writing songs for other artists.
Musical Career
In 1979, Cross released his self-titled debut album, which included the hit single “Sailing.” The song quickly became a top 10 hit in the United States and earned Cross three Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. His follow-up album, Another Page (1983), was also a success and included the hit single “All Right.”
Cross also wrote and performed the theme song for the 1981 film Arthur, which earned him an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. His other albums include Every Turn of the World (1985), Back of My Mind (1988), and Window (1995).
Later Years
Cross continued to record and tour throughout the 1990s and 2000s. In 2002, he released What a Wonderful World, a cover album featuring songs by Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, and other jazz greats. In 2011, he released Doctor Faith, his first album of original material in 16 years.
Cross has also toured with other classic rock acts, such as Eric Clapton, Chicago, and the Doobie Brothers. He has also performed at the White House for President Obama and at the Kennedy Center Honors for President Bush.
Christopher Cross has had a long and successful career in the music industry. From his early days as a songwriter to his more recent releases, his music has touched the lives of millions. He is an inspiration to aspiring musicians everywhere and a testament to the power of hard work and dedication.
