John Hunter (singer)

Inspired by artists such as Bob Dylan, Lennon and McCartney, Joni Mitchell, and others, Hunter sought to become a "rock poet," creating music that "could really move you with...lyrics and melodies". He earned a degree in English Literature from Northwestern University.[1]

Remaining in Chicago, Hunter soon became a founding member of 1970s band The Hounds, who recorded two albums on Columbia Records. Following a lack of commercial success with these albums, the group broke up at the end of the decade, with Hunter retreating into songwriting again. Although there were occasional Hounds reunions in the years that immediately followed, Hunter largely stayed out of the spotlight until deciding to pursue a solo career.[1] In 1984, he released his debut solo album, Famous at Night, which featured instrumental backing from, among others, former Hounds bandmates Glen Rupp (guitar) and Joe Cuttone (bass). The album spawned the single, "Tragedy",[2] which would become his only top-40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 to date. He released a follow-up album 1986, More Than Meets the Eye, which was less successful.

He is currently a music instructor at a university in Chicago.