Eric Lowen

born on 23/10/1951

died on 23/12/2012

Lowen & Navarro

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Lowen & Navarro

Lowen & Navarro was a songwriting team composed of Eric Lowen and Dan Navarro, who met in Los Angeles, California, in the 1980s. They wrote the song "We Belong," which became a major hit for Pat Benatar in 1984. They became active as a performing group in 1987. In 1990, they began to release a number of records of their own.

On March 17, 2004, Eric was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Because of compromises to Eric's playing and singing, Lowen & Navarro ceased touring. They played their last shows on June 5, 2009 at the Ramshead in Annapolis, Maryland, and on June 6, 2009 at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia.

Dan Navarro continues to tour as a solo performer. He is the cousin of guitarist Dave Navarro who has played with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jane's Addiction, among other groups.

Keep The Light Alive: Celebrating The Music of Lowen & Navarro was released November 2009 with Lowen & Navarro songs performed by Jackson Browne, John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting, Keb' Mo', The Bangles, Severin Browne, Joel Rafael, Andy Chase, The Refugees, Freebo, Eddie From Ohio, Phil Parlapiano, Charlie Wadhams, and Stonehoney. The proceeds of the album benefit The Eric Lowen Trust, ALS Association Greater Los Angeles, and Augie's Quest.

Discography

Video

  • Lowen & Navarro TFV, 1999 VHS
  • Live at Kulak's Woodshed, DVD, A concert to benefit the ALS Association Greater Los Angeles (Red Hen 2005)(ALSALA)
  • Carry On Together, DVD & CD, (AIX Records 2005)
  • Pieces of Time Spent, DVD, (AIX Records 2007)

External links

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