Real Name: Daniel Earl Hartman
Date of Birth / Formation: December 8, 1950
Age / Status: Deceased (March 22, 1994, age 43)
Dan Hartman was a highly versatile American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He first gained fame as a member of the Edgar Winter Group before launching a successful solo career. In the 1980s, he achieved massive success with the hit 'I Can Dream About You', featured on the 'Streets of Fire' soundtrack. Hartman was also a prolific songwriter and producer for other artists, including Tina Turner and James Brown. His music spanned rock, disco, and pop, always characterized by a high level of craftsmanship. Though his life was cut short, his contributions to the music industry as both a performer and creator remain significant.