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’80s hitmaker Eddie Money performs at Mt. Airy Casino Resort in Mt. Pocono on May 19

’80s hitmaker Eddie Money performs at Mt. Airy Casino Resort in Mt. Pocono on May 19
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From a press release:

Multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter Eddie Money, known for hits like “Two Tickets to Paradise” and “Take Me Home Tonight,” will be playing in Gypsies Lounge at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono on Friday, May 19 at 8 p.m.

Tickets, which are $55 and $65, plus fees, are on sale now and can be purchased via ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets or at the Mount Airy Casino Resort box office (312 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono).

Eddie Money was born Edward Joseph Mahoney on March 21, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York. Although he dreamed of being a musician, after high school, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a police officer.

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. He moved to Berkeley, California and began performing at local clubs. Then, in 1976, after changing his surname from Mahoney to Money, his fate changed when he was introduced to legendary promoter Bill Graham while performing at one of Graham’s events. The two quickly became close, with Graham serving as both a mentor and manager to Money. Said Graham of Money, “Eddie Money has it all… not only can he sing, write, and play, but he is a natural performer.”

After signing a recording contract with Columbia Records, Money burst onto the scene with his eponymous debut album in 1977. 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 No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album went platinum and also featured the hit “I Wanna Go Back.”

These days, Money continues to delight new and old fans alike at venues throughout the country. 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. 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.

In addition to maintaining a busy touring schedule, Money has been 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.

In recent years, he has been joined on tour by his daughter, Jesse Money. 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. While on tour with Eddie, Jesse sings back-up vocals and adds an exciting twist to the duet “Take Me Home Tonight.” Eddie and his wife Laurie also have four sons – Zachary, Joseph, Desmond, and Julian.

As the years have passed, Money’s blue-collar brand of rock ‘n’ roll has managed to transcend generations and continues to move audiences today. Along with having sold more than 28 million records, Money’s songs have appeared in dozens of movies and television shows and have recently been included in hit video games like “Grand Theft Auto” and “Guitar Hero.”