Edward Thomas "Eddie" Rabbitt (November 27, 1941 – May 7, 1998) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. His career began as a songwriter in the late 1960s, springboarding to a recording career after composing hits such as "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley in 1970 and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap in 1974. Later in the 1970s, Rabbitt helped to develop the crossover-influenced sound of country music prevalent in the 1980s with such hits as "Suspicions" and "Every Which Way but Loose." His duets "Both to Each Other (Friends and Lovers)" and "You and I", with Juice Newton and Crystal Gayle respectively, later appeared on the soap operas Days of Our Lives and All My Children.
Timmy Rabbitt, Tommy Rabbitt, Demelza Rabbitt, I Love a Rainy Night, Drivin' My Life Away, You And I
Parents
Thomas Michael Rabbitt, Mae Joyce Rabbitt, I Love a Rainy Night, Drivin' My Life Away, You And I
Awards
Academy of Country Music Award for New Male Vocalist of the Year, Academy of Country Music Awards Poet's Award, I Love a Rainy Night, Drivin' My Life Away, You And I
Nominations
Grammy Award for Best Country Song, Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance, Academy of Country Music Award for Male Vocalist of the Year, Country Music Association Award for Vocal Duo of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for Vocal Duo of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award ...
TV Shows
That Gold Old Nashville Music
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Fact
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He also recorded under the Warner Brothers label.
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Was named Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music Awards in 1977.
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Won an American Music Award for Best Male Pop Vocalist in 1981.
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First generation American. His parents were from Ireland.
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Sang "Drivin' My Life Away" for two movies: "Roadie" and "Black Dog"
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Although he wasn't a smoker, he died of lung cancer as a result of performing in smoky clubs for most of his career
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His first son died at 23 months of after a liver transplant in 1985.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Everybody Wants Some!!
2016
performer: "Drivin' My Life Away" / writer: "Drivin' My Life Away"
Raising Hope
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011
The Marty Stuart Show
2011
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Family Guy
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2007 writer - 1 episode, 2007
Dolly Parton & Friends
2007
Video writer: "Pure Love"
Kupetzky
2006
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
2004
Video Game performer: "I Love a Rainy Night" / writer: "I Love a Rainy Night"
Ronnie Milsap: Live
2002
Video writer: "Pure Love"
Black Dog
1998
writer: "Drivin' My Life Away"
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1993-1996
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Gordy
1995
performer: "I Made a Promise"
Maverick
1994
performer: "Amazing Grace"
Body and Soul
1984
TV Movie performer: "Nothing Like Falling In Love", "Just You And I"
Roadie
1980
performer: "Driving My Life Away" / writer: "Driving My Life Away"
The Midnight Special
1980
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Country Superstars of the 70s
1979
TV Movie performer: "Country Is"
13th Annual Music City News Awards
1979
TV Special performer: "Suspicions" / writer: "Suspicions"
Every Which Way But Loose
1978
performer: "Every Which Way But Loose"
Drive-In
1976
writer: "Pure Love"
Dolly
1976
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Ernie Sigley Show
1974
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
1970
Documentary writer: "Patch It Up"
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Sensations
1987
Stripper #2 (as Eddie Rabbit)
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Diagnosis Murder
1997
TV Series
Himself
XXX's & OOO's
1994
TV Movie
Himself
Vicki!
1992-1993
TV Series
Himself
Hee Haw
1977-1992
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Guest
The Chuck Woolery Show
1991
TV Series
Himself
Hot Country Nights
1991
TV Series
Himself
Grand Ole Opry 65th Anniversary
1991
TV Special
Himself
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
TV Movie
Himself
The Pat Sajak Show
1989
TV Series
Himself
Liberty Weekend
1986
TV Special documentary
Himself
20th Annual Music City News Awards
1986
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1986
TV Series
Himself
Solid Gold
1982-1985
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Cameo
Body and Soul
1984
TV Movie
Himself
Professor Hope's Thanksgiving Campus Comedy Capers