Born in Brooklyn and spending his formative years in Long Island, Money followed his grandfather, father and brother's footsteps in the NYPD. However, Money wanted to make music and he quit to move to California to pursue his dreams which came true in 1977 when he released his eponymous debut album. "Baby Hold On" and "Two Tickets to Paradise" became Top 20 hits and remain a staple of classic rock stations to this very day.
Money continued his success throughout the 1970's and early 1980's with hits such as "Maybe I'm a Fool" and "Think I'm In Love" which became one of the most popular videos in the early days of MTV. Like many of his contemporaries, alcohol and drugs got in the way. But Money would rebound in 1986 with "Take Me Home Tonight" which also revived the career of Ronnie Spector. Money would have hits in the late 1980's and early 1990's with "Walk on Water" and "Peace In Our Time".
During the 2000's, Money did a notable guest spot on the hit TV show King of Queens. Millennials acquainted with Money will know him from the AXS TV reality series Real Money which was launched last year following a well received appearance on Oprah. R.I.P.
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