Kevin Bacon with Dean Pitchford on the set of Footloose (1984)
Dean Pitchford's induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2024)
Songwriter. Screenwriter. Director. Actor. Author.
Dean Pitchford’s life journey took him from his upbringing in Hawai’i to the ivy-covered walls of Yale, from Broadway stages to Hollywood movie lots, and from recording studios to bookshelves around the world. His films have broken box office records, and his songs have been recorded by artists as diverse as Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Cher, Hugh Jackman, LL Cool J and Dolly Parton.
Dean has sold over 70 million records worldwide. He has been nominated for 4 Oscars (winning for Best Song for Fame), 8 Grammys, and 2 Tonys. In 2018, Kenny Loggins’ recording of the song Footloose (co-written with Dean) was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. In 2024, Dean was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Baby, remember my name!
Film Songs: Watch a video of highlights from Dean’s esteemed musical career – in 7 minutes!
Career Highlights: Watch the video tribute created by the Point Foundation when they honored Dean with the Courage Award in September, 2013!
I can catch the moon in my hand
Don’t you know who I am?
With Kenny Loggins of Footloose fame.
Recording the audiobook of Nickel Bay Nick.
2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee with Kevin Bacon & Deniece Williams.