Michael Sembello (born April 17, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American
singer-songwriter best known for his iconic
80s pop hit "
Maniac". He began his career as a professional musician by becoming a studio guitarist, and his credits include working with, or writing for, a 'Who's Who' of popular music. He has collaborated with
Stevie Wonder,
The Temptations,
Michael Jackson,
Diana Ross,
Chaka Khan,
Barbra Streisand,
Stanley Clarke, and
Donna Summer. Influenced by contemporary
electropop and the flashy
new wave scene, Sembello released his debut so…
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