Eddie Money was born Edward Joseph Mahoney on March 21, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York. Although he dreamed of being a musician, after high school, Eddie decided to follow in his father�s footsteps and become a police officer.
These days, Money continues to delight new and old fans alike at venues throughout the country. Having opened the summer concert season at the famous DTE Energy Music Theatre in Detroit for nearly 20 years, Money draws fans from all over who are eager to see the legendary musician. Ask any concert attendee and they�ll tell you he retains his signature style and performs with the same passion today as he did more than 30 years ago.
In addition to maintaining a busy touring schedule, Money has featured on hit television shows like �The King of Queens,� where he performed for his good friend Kevin James, and �The Drew Carey Show,� where he played Mimi�s ex-husband.
In recent years, Eddie has been joined on tour by his daughter, Jesse Money. Jesse, who was on MTV�s �Rock The Cradle,� is a talented and charismatic vocalist who has chosen to follow in her father�s footsteps. While on tour with Eddie, Jesse sings back-up vocals and adds an exciting twist to the duet �Take Me Home Tonight.� Eddie and his wife Laurie also have four sons � Zachary, Joseph, Desmond, and Julian.