Dan Hartman

Dan Hartman (December 8, 1950 - March 22, 1994) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer.

Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Hartman joined his first band, The Legends, at the age of 13, with his broth

Dan Hartman (December 8, 1950 - March 22, 1994) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer.

Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Hartman joined his first band, The Legends, at the age of 13, with his brother Dave. Hartman played keyboards and wrote much of the band's music, but although several records were released they were not hits. He joined the Edgar Winter Group and played on three of their albums before launching a solo career in 1976. Dan wrote the band's second biggest pop hit "Free Ride" in 1972.