Steve Forbert is an American singer-songwriter known for his folk-pop and rock style. Rising to prominence in the late 1970s, his music is characterized by storytelling lyrics and a distinctive, raspy vocal delivery. Forbert's most influential work is arguably his 1979 hit single "Romeo's Tune," which reached number 11 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100 chart. Despite never achieving the same commercial success again, Forbert's contributions to the folk-rock genre have solidified his place in music history.