Dean McTaggart

Bio:

Dean's professional career launched as the lead singer/songwriter of the Canadian pop/rock group "The Arrows" in 1981. An independent record release "Misunderstood" co-produced by "Daniel Lanois" at "Grant Avenue Studios" was followed by a record deal with "A&M Records" Writing/performing success followed for Dean and "The Arrows" with back to back albums. "Stand Back" - released in 1984 produced the hit single "Meet Me In The Middle". "The Lines are Open" - in 1985 produced the hit singles "Talk Talk" and "Heart Of The City".During this period Dean had developed as a top songwriter in Canada. This change in career focus led quickly to international recognition for Dean as a hit songwriter. The following is a small sample of his hit song parade: "Heaven Help My Heart" Top 10 song for country superstar "Wynnona Judd" and Australian star "Tina Arena". "Dark Horse" ..1 hit single for "Amanda Marshall" Top 10 country hit for "Mila Mason". credited as a "guaranteed hit song" by "Elton John" on the "Rosie O'Donnell Show" "Birmingham" Top 20 hit single for "Amanda Marshal". "Unsung Hero" Hit single for country star "Terri Clark" and Australian "Tina Arena". "Trust Me (This is Love)" Top 10 hit single for "Amanda Marshal" Also recorded by Australians "Rick Price and Tina Arena" (duet) and Canadian Legend "Anne Murray". "Wonder ..8" Recorded by French superstar "Liane Foley", British girl/pop band "The Honeyz" and Spanish group "Greta Y Los Garbo". Dean's many accolades include multiple "ASCAP" awards, "SOCAN" awards and a two time "JUNO" nominee for "SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR". Dean continues to be a prolific writer. His first solo record it was released early in 2002, including versions of his hit songs with a large number of brand new ones. Dean is currently working on a`new record to be released in the fall of 2005

Member Since:

May 18, 2005

Influences:

The beatles, Memphis, Randy Newman, Joni Mitchell, Springsteen, John Hiatt

Record Label:

Down In Front Records