Rundgren

Rundgren is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his work as a solo artist, as the frontman of the Nazz and of the band Utopia, and for his prolific production work for other artists.

Born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Rundgren formed the Nazz in the late 1960s. The band released The Nazz (1968) and the single Open My Eyes before Rundgren left to pursue solo projects. His solo career began with the Runt albums, culminating in the 1972 double album Something/Anything?, which yielded the hit singles I Saw the Light and Hello It’s Me. He followed with other experimental solo work such as Wizard, a True Star, and later formed the art-rock group Utopia.

As a producer, Rundgren became a sought-after figure in rock music. He produced Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell (1977), a landmark album that achieved major commercial success and helped establish both artists. He has produced for a wide range of artists and projects, contributing to the development of synth-driven and experimental sounds in rock through his studio work and engineering approach, including collaborations in the late 1980s and beyond.

Rundgren's music spans pop, rock, art rock, and progressive influences. He is known for melodic invention, inventive production techniques, and a DIY ethos that has kept him active across multiple decades. His influence extends through his own recordings and his extensive work as a producer for other artists.