Family: Eddie Money, ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’ singer, dies

Posted Sep 13, 2019 9:03 am.

Last Updated Sep 13, 2019 9:42 am.

NASHVILLE — The family of rock Star Eddie Money says he has died at 70.

Money died Friday.

The husky-voiced, blue collar performer was known for such hits as “Two Tickets to Paradise” and “Take Me Home Tonight.” In 1987, he received a best rock vocal Grammy nomination for “Take Me Home Tonight,” which featured a cameo from Ronnie Spector.

By Kristin M. Hall, The Associated Press

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