Neil Sedaka
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About
Pop singer and composer of "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" in 1962. He has had nine #1 hits like "Bad Blood" and "Laughter in the Rain." Multiple songs of his have exceeded 60 million streams each on Spotify.
Before Fame
His mother worked a part time job to pay for the family's first piano. He attended the Juilliard School of Music's Preparatory Division for Children.
Trivia
His career has spanned more than fifty years and he's written with lyricists Howard Greenfield and Phil Cody. He has released more than 20 studio albums throughout his long career.
Family Life
He married Leba Strassberg on September 11, 1962, and they had two children together.
Associated With
His hit "Ring-a-Rockin'" earned him the first of many appearances on Dick Clark's American Bandstand.
