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What is Christopher Cross’s Net Worth?

Christopher Cross, a singer, songwriter, and musician, has a net worth of $10 million. He gained popularity in 1979 with his debut album, winning five Grammy Awards. His singles “Sailing” and “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” both topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts, with the latter also winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Throughout his career, Cross has released several albums, including “Back of My Mind,” “Walking in Avalon,” “Doctor Faith,” and “Take Me As I Am.”

Early Life and Career of Christopher Cross

Christopher Cross, born on May 3, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas, spent much of his childhood in Terrell Hills. His father was a United States Army pediatrician who served as the physician for President Eisenhower’s grandchildren. Cross attended Alamo Heights High School where he played football and participated in track and field. After graduating, he performed with the local cover band Flash and even filled in for the ill Ritchie Blackmore at a Deep Purple concert in 1970. In 1978, Cross signed a solo contract with Warner Bros. Records.

Christopher Cross’ Breakthrough Album

In 1979, Christopher Cross released his self-titled debut album which included hit singles “Ride Like the Wind,” “Never Be the Same,” and “Say You’ll Be Mine.” The album also gave birth to the number-one hit “Sailing.” Cross won five Grammy Awards for the album, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. He made history by becoming the first artist ever to win all four general field awards in the same ceremony.

Cross’s Hit Song “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)”

In 1981, Christopher Cross collaborated with Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Peter Allen to write the song “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” for the comedy film “Arthur.” The song became one of the biggest hits of Cross’s career, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Additionally, the song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song that year.

Christopher Cross’ “Another Page” Album

In 1983, Christopher Cross released his second album, “Another Page.” Though not as successful as his debut, the album still produced two Billboard Hot 100 top-20 singles: “Think of Laura” and “All Right.” CBS Sports even used the latter track in its NCAA Men’s Division I highlights montage.

Career Decline in the 80s and 90s

Christopher Cross experienced a severe career decline in the mid 80s due to the rise of MTV and edgier forms of music. He responded by releasing his third album, “Every Turn of the World,” which failed to spawn any top-40 hits. His next album, “Back of My Mind,” also failed to chart in the United States.

In the 90s, Cross released the albums “Rendezvous,” “Window,” and “Walking in Avalon,” which were met with critical praise but unable to find commercial success. He went on tour during the decade and opened for a number of artists.

Christopher Cross’s Music Career

Christopher Cross released his eighth studio album, “Red Room,” in 2000. The following year, he released a compilation album called “Definitive Christopher Cross,” followed by “The Very Best of Christopher Cross” in 2002. In 2007, he released a Christmas album, “A Christopher Cross Christmas,” and later an acoustic album of his hits titled “The Café Carlyle Sessions.”

Cross continued to release music, including “Doctor Faith,” “A Night in Paris,” and “Secret Ladder,” all of which were released through his own label, Christopher Cross Records. His most recent album, “Take Me As I Am,” was also released through his label.

Collaborations and Contributions

Christopher Cross has collaborated with numerous artists throughout his career. In the 80s, he provided background vocals for songs like the Alessi Brothers’ “Forever,” Olivia Newton-John’s “You Were Great, How Was I?,” and Brian Wilson’s “Night Time.” He also contributed to tracks like Alan Parsons’ “So Far Away,” Alabama’s “Love Remains,” Jeff Golub’s “How Long,” and Eric Johnson’s “Imagination of You.” Additionally, Cross played bassoon and the French horn on the Monsterland track “Peanut Butter Karma.”

In 2002 and 2003, Cross was part of the “A Walk Down Abbey Road” tour with other musicians like Mark Farner, Jack Bruce, Alan Parsons, Todd Rundgren, and Eric Carmen. Joey Molland and Denny Laine were added to the lineup the following year.

Marriages and Health Struggles

Christopher Cross married Roseanne Harrison in 1973 and had a son with her before divorcing in 1982. He later married Jan Bunch, with whom he had a son and daughter, but they divorced in 2007.

In April 2020, Cross announced on his Facebook page that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and later reported on Twitter that he had lost the use of his legs due to an episode of Guillain-Barré syndrome brought on by the virus. Cross has been a long-haul survivor and continues to experience symptoms from the virus.