Walter Egan
Walter Egan | |
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Walter Egan in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 12, 1948 Queens, New York, United States |
| Genres | Soft rock, folk rock |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, guitarist |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals, bass |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Labels | Culture Factory, Razor & Tie, Columbia, Renaissance, Red Steel, Spectra |
Walter Egan (born July 12, 1948) is an American rock musician, best known for his 1978 gold status hit single "Magnet and Steel" from his second album release, Not Shy, produced by Egan, Lindsey Buckingham and Richard Dashut. The song reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 18 on the Easy Listening chart. In Canada it reached No. 9. Overseas, it peaked at No. 32 on the Australian Singles Chart, Kent Music Report.