Liam Sternberg

Liam Sternberg
Liam Sternberg
Born	July 28, 1949; Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	Pop · new wave · Akron sound

Liam Sternberg (born July 28, 1949)[1] is an American songwriter and producer who wrote the Bangles hit "Walk Like an Egyptian".[2]

Career

Sternberg began his musical career as part of the late-1970s "Akron Sound" which included Devo and the Waitresses. A member of the band Jane Aire and the Belvederes, Sternberg curated an Akron Sound compilation album for Stiff Records, which gained the attention of rock critic Robert Christgau and brought national attention to the scene. Following this, he worked for other artists including Kirsty MacColl, Rachel Sweet, Ratt, Fuzzbox, Riff Regan, and Baby Tuckoo. As a songwriter, Sternberg was the composer of the theme for the hit television program 21 Jump Street. In 1980, Sternberg also produced the first single from the post-punk band Theatre of Hate, featuring vocalist Kirk Brandon.

Personal life

Sternberg has lived in Paris since 1990.[3]

References

Christgau, Robert (April 17, 1978). "A Real New Wave Rolls Out of Ohio". Village Voice. Retrieved 2008-07-12.
Goldstein, Patrick (April 19, 1987). "Uproar Over Spoof Of Bangles' Song". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
Price, Mark J. "Akron native's song 'Walk Like an Egyptian,' a smash hit for The Bangles, is still catchy after 35 years". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved 2023-01-27.

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[1] Christgau, Robert (April 17, 1978). "A Real New Wave Rolls Out of Ohio". Village Voice. Retrieved 2008-07-12.

[2] Goldstein, Patrick (April 19, 1987). "Uproar Over Spoof Of Bangles' Song". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 8 April 2018.

[3] Price, Mark J. "Akron native's song 'Walk Like an Egyptian,' a smash hit for The Bangles, is still catchy after 35 years". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved 2023-01-27.