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Christopher Cross Financed Grammy-Winning Debut Album by Selling Drugs: 'I Had a Very Successful Weed Business'

The musician discusses the pot- and acid-fueled genesis of his multiplatinum self-titled first album in the new film 'Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary' dpa picture alliance / Alamy Christopher Cross in 1986 ...
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Christopher Cross sailing into Easton’s State Theatre with his signature sound

When singer-songwriter Christopher Cross unveiled his self-titled debut album in 1980, little did he know the impact it would have. With hits like “Ride Like The Wind,” “Sailing,” and “Never Be The ...
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Christopher Cross covering for a sick Ritchie Blackmore on Deep Purple's first U.S. show

When Christopher Cross came out of nowhere to score big time with his 1979 self-titled debut album, many assumed he was an overnight sensation. At the 23rd Annual Grammy Awards held in February 1981, ...
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Christopher Cross Shares Previously Unreleased Demos For “Ride Like The Wind” & Other Yacht Rock Hits

Noteworthy Texan Christopher Cross, the soft rock icon that swept the Grammys’ big four categories in 1981, has released an expanded edition of his debut self-titled album via Omnivore Recordings and ...