‘80s Rock Legend Eddie Moneymay have passed away in 2019, but his son Dez Money is keeping his musical legacy alive and well. The 33-year-old has followed in dad’s footsteps into music, becoming an established artist and producer on his own. But it’s his Eddie Money cover band, alongside sister Jesse, 37, that has fans begging for more.
Eddie Money’s kids, who used to tour with their dad, are now on their own, sharing his songs while continuing their own musical pursuits. A recent viral video of the pair performing dad’s 1982 hit “Shakin’” live from the famed Whiskey A Go Go in Los Angeles shows that talent really does run in this family.
Dez captioned the video, “Covering my dad’s song ‘Shakin’’ live at the Whiskey A Go-Go in LA. Used to tour as a family and since he passed away we are now continuing the legacy.”
It’s a stunning performance that highlights Dez Money’s voice and keeps dad’s spirit alive.
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Fans React to Dez Money Performing Eddie Money’s Hit “Shakin’”
‘80s fans reveled in the opportunity to hear classic ‘80s hits like “Shakin’” and “Two Tickets to Paradise,” the nostalgic music connecting fans to a bygone era.
“Thank you for continuing the legacy,” wrote one fan on a video of the performance shared to Dez Money’s TikTok account, while another added, “You all are doing him proud.”
Eddie Money’s Health Struggles and Final Years
Following a long battle with alcohol, the singer was reported to have gotten sober in 2003. But his long-term cigarette use led him to develop pneumonia, which resulted in the replacement of a heart valve in 2019. Later the same year, the singer revealed he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 esophageal cancer. He died later that year at the age of 70.
Eddie Money: Greatest Hits
Eddie Money, born Edward Joseph Mahoney, became a fixture in the San Francisco music scene after catching the attention of famed producer Bill Graham. He sang the backing vocals on the bridge of Kenny Loggins’ hit “I’m Alright” in 1979. By 1982, Money embraced the culture of MTV and started producing humorous narrative videos for songs like “Shakin’” and “Think I’m in Love.”
Hits like “Take Me Home Tonight” and “Walk on Water” cemented his place as a rock icon.
Now his kids are doing their best to keep that legacy alive, while also creating new work of their own.
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