![]() Jesse, who was on MTV’s “Rock The Cradle,” is a talented and charismatic vocalist who has chosen to follow in her father’s footsteps. In recent years, Eddie has been joined on tour by his daughter, Jesse Money. In addition to maintaining a busy touring schedule, Money has featured on hit television shows like “The King of Queens,” where he performed for his good friend Kevin James, and “The Drew Carey Show,” where he played Mimi’s ex-husband. Ask any concert attendee and they’ll tell you he retains his signature style and performs with the same passion today as he did more than 30 years ago. Having opened the summer concert season at the famous DTE Energy Music Theatre in Detroit for nearly 20 years, Money draws fans from all over who are eager to see the legendary musician. These days, Money continues to delight new and old fans alike at venues throughout the country. The album went platinum and also featured the hit “I Wanna Go Back.” Fans immediately fell in love with Money’s sound, and the album, which went double platinum, featured hits like “Baby Hold On” and “Two Tickets to Paradise.” Money followed the success of his debut album with a stream of Top 40 hits, as well as some of the era’s most creative videos for songs like “Think I’m in Love” and “Shakin.” In 1986, Money released Can’t Hold Back, which featured the classic, Grammy-Nominated duet with Ronnie Spector, “Take Me Home Tonight.” The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Said Graham of Money, “Eddie Money has it all…not only can he sing, write and play, but he is a natural performer.”Īfter signing a recording contract with Columbia Records, Money burst onto the scene with his eponymous debut album in 1977. The two quickly became close, with Graham serving as both a mentor and manager to Money. Then, in 1976, after changing his surname from Mahoney to Money, Eddie’s fate changed when he was introduced to legendary promoter Bill Graham while performing at one of Graham’s events. He moved to Berkeley, California and began performing at local clubs. In 1968, after serving as a New York City Police Officer for two years, Money put his law enforcement career on hold to pursue music. Although he dreamed of being a musician, after high school, Eddie decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a police officer. They add, "Right now, their focus is on celebrating Eddie's extraordinary life and career on this 1st anniversary of his death.Eddie Money was born Edward Joseph Mahoney on March 21, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York. "We have yet to receive John Nelson's filing, and in any event his family will be exercising their right to handle Eddie's estate and affairs, which they are confident is being done properly." We've reached out to Eddie's estate - a spokesperson tells us. Eddie died back in September from complications following a heart valve procedure. but he's looking for at least $1.5 million. Nelson says the total in royalties he's owed is uncertain due to the lack of accounting on Eddie's part. Nelson goes on to claim they also worked out oral agreements for work he did on "Nothing to Lose," "Love and Money," "Broken Down Chevy" and "Nobody Knows." ![]() ![]() Nelson says he was a major contributor on several of Eddie's albums.Īccording to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Nelson claims he contributed to Eddie's 1986 comeback album, "Can't Hold Me Back," and claims Eddie agreed to pay him a session fee of $16,234 plus 2 royalty points. claiming he's owed royalties dating back to a contract he inked with Money back in 1986. ![]() John Nelson filed a claim against Eddie's Estate. so claims the late singer's former guitarist in new court documents. Eddie Money's estate is on the hook for over a million bucks in back royalties.
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