Rising from Bayonne, New Jersey, Robert Tepper, would be the man responsible for creating a new sight of love and passion in the hearts of others. His emotive influence would also be one of the biggest forgotten surprises of today. His story sets any musician or fan in a melancholic mood, but each of Roberts songs show a new form of determination, anticipation and dedication towards music and the impact in has on his life and others.He began his career as a writer in New York City, eventually uniting with singer Benny Mardones. Robert was without a doubt a talented musician as he wrote music, played guitar, keyboard, bass and had a breathtaking voice. The only ingredient missing were some unique affectionate lyrics, and Tepper was the man responsible for them too. Tepper co-wrote the inescapable "Into the Night," which not only hit the top charts and earned a Grammy nomination on its initial release in 1980, but re-charted again nearly a decade later.In 1985, Tepper moved to Los Angeles, signing a record deal with Scott Brothers. When Sylvester Stallone heard "There's No Easy Way Out," he chose to use it in the third sequel to his epic tale, Rocky. The song was included on the Rocky IV soundtrack and within the film, becoming one of the year's biggest hits. No Easy Way Out was issued as a single, climbing into the Top 30 in early 1986. It preceded Tepper's debut, but failed to retain the public's interest. One more single, "Don't Walk Away," made a showing, stalling in the lower reaches of the Hot 100. Afterward Modern Madness came with no notice two years later, followed by Tepper separating from the label in protracted legal proceedings.After the second album, Tepper got caught up in the recording industry politics and was chained without being able to get out of a deal for several years. Without being able to record any new solo album, Tepper accepted the chance to join the reformed act Iron Butterfly, which he toured America with, and also started to record an album for, with nearly Tepper writing all the songs. Eventually, Robert Tepper finally got out of the deal with Scott Brothers and was free to record as a solo artist again. Iron Butterfly's label offered Robert the chance to record a solo album, life looked pretty happening for him again. But before Robert had the chance the accept the Iron Butterfly treaty or produce a third solo album, the whole set up of the record label were signed to fall apart and Robert was once again part of the music industry politics. There really was No Easy Way Out for him. After years of been locked away and spending the time writing songs, Robert felt strong enough to get back to the action again and decided to get a new album out.In 1996, "No Rest For The Wounded Heart", the third of Robert Tepper's solo album finally came out, on MTM records.Today his music dedication is placed in helping others with their music careers and still does some collaboration projects with other musicians.
Robert Tepper (born Antoine Roberto Teppardo) is a singer, best known for his hit Rocky IV soundtrack song, "No Easy Way Out".
Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, Tepper moved to New York where he became a staff writer until he paired up with fellow singer Benny Mardones. Together they wrote Mardones' pop hit "Into the Night" which earned the pair a Grammy Awards nomination.
In 1985, Tepper signed with Scotti Brothers and moved to Los Angeles. Actor/Director Sylvester Stallone was taken with Tepper's song "No Easy Way Out" which subsequently led to its inclusion into the movie Rocky IV.
"No Easy Way Out" skyrocketed to the Top 30 reaching 22 in 1986, momentarily putting Tepper in the public eye.
From Wikipedia:Robert Tepper is a singer, best known for his hit Rocky IV soundtrack song, "No Easy Way Out".
Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, Tepper moved to New York where he became a staff writer. He paired up with fellow singer Benny Mardones and together they wrote Mardones' hit ballad "Into the Night" which earned them a Grammy Awards nomination. R&B music sensation Usher recorded and reworked "Into the Night" which would appear on his 2010 album 'Raymond vs. Raymond renamed as "Making Love (Into the Night)".
In 1985, Tepper signed with Scotti Brothers and moved to Los Angeles. Actor/Director Sylvester Stallone was taken with Tepper's song "No Easy Way Out" which subsequently led to its inclusion into the movie Rocky IV. "No Easy Way Out" skyrocketed to the Top 40 reaching #22 on Billboard in 1986, momentarily putting Tepper in the public eye. Several European labels including Ministry of Sound released "No Easy Way Out" with their own dance version and the hard rock group Bullet For My Valentine also recorded "No Easy.." in 2008. Tepper released two solo albums for Scotti Bros. Records but both albums received little promotion from the label. He went on to join the classic hard rock group "Iron Butterfly" for a few years. His third solo album No Rest For The Wounded Heart was released in Europe only in 1996 on MTM Music.
In 2009 Sony/BMG released his first two albums digitally.
In recent years he ventured into writing music for television and film and collaborated on a musical. There are plans for his fourth solo album to be released in 2011. The music will be a departure from the big rock sound of the 80s and has been described as "acoustic, singer/songwriter with an electric tinge".