Born on July 12, 1948, the singer-songwriter turns 78 after building a career that has taken him from surf rock and country rock to one of the most recognizable soft-rock hits of the late 1970s.
There, Egan eventually received an offer to record as a solo artist. He released his debut album, Fundamental Roll, in 1977 and began his close working relationship with Fleetwood Mac members Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks.
Nicks also inspired the song. Egan explained that he did not realize at the time how important it would become, but believed the honesty behind it helped listeners connect with the recording.
Although "Magnet and Steel" became a major hit, Egan's career was defined by much more than one song. His other releases included "Only the Lucky" and "Hot Summer Nights," while Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris recorded his song "Hearts on Fire" for Parsons' 1974 album Grievous Angel.
He continued releasing solo music throughout the following decades, including Fascination in 2021 and Pluck! in 2023. His catalog has also remained visible through movies and television, with "Magnet and Steel" appearing in films including Boogie Nights and This Is 40.
His early career has also received renewed attention with The Album Collection 1977–1980, a four-disc set released in June that brings together his first four Columbia albums. Egan has also completed a memoir titled Magnetude: My Secrets to Reveal and is searching for a publisher.
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