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Desmond Child

Although he began his career as a performer, Desmond Child – born John Berrett on October 28, 1953, in Gainesville, Florida – is best known as a pop songwriter. In 1975, he formed Desmond Child & Rouge alongside vocalists Myriam Valle, Maria Vidal, and Diana Gresselli. Desmond Child came to prominence four years later with the song “Last of an Ancient Breed,” which was included on the soundtrack to The Warriors. With Rouge, he reached number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Our Love is Insane,” which was lifted from the group’s self-titled debut album. Desmond Child & Rouge rele...