About Liam Sternberg
Born 1949. Liam Sternberg is an American songwriter and record producer.
Liam Sternberg (born July 28, 1949) is an American songwriter and producer who wrote the Bangles' hit "Walk Like an Egyptian".
Career Sternberg began his musical career as part of the late-1970s "Akron Sound" which included Devo and the Waitresses. A member of the band Jane Aire and the Belvederes, Sternberg curated an Akron Sound compilation album for Stiff Records, which gained the attention of rock critic Robert Christgau and brought national attention to the scene. Following this, he worked for other artists including Kirsty MacColl, Rachel Sweet, Ratt, Fuzzbox, Riff Regan, Jane Aire and the Belvederes, and Baby Tuckoo. As a songwriter, Sternberg was the composer of the theme for the hit television program 21 Jump Street. In 1980, Sternberg also produced the first single from the post-punk band Theatre of Hate, featuring vocalist Kirk Brandon.
Personal life Sternberg has lived in Paris since 1990.
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American songwriter and record producer
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Liam Sternberg was born on 28 July 1949.
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Liam Sternberg is a songwriter and record producer.
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Liam Sternberg is American.
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