Robert Hazard, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Hazard

American musician, songwriter, recording artist

Date of Birth: 21-Aug-1948

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 05-Aug-2008

Profession: songwriter, recording artist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Robert Hazard (born Robert Rimato; August 21, 1948 – August 5, 2008), was an American musician known for composing and recording a demo of the song "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", which Cyndi Lauper turned into a best-selling hit.
He also composed the 1980s new wave and MTV songs, "Escalator of Life" and "Change Reaction", which he performed with his band, Robert Hazard and the Heroes, which was popular in the Philadelphia club scene during the 1980s.
These songs appeared on the five song EP Robert Hazard, released in 1982.
Hazard's first major-label album, Wing of Fire, was released by RCA Records in January 1984.