Born 75 Years Ago Today in San Diego, the Soft Rock Hitmaker Who Wrote for Phil Collins and Had His Guitar Smashed by John Belushi

Stephen Bishop, born in San Diego on 14 November 1951, is a singer-songwriter whose hits include “On and On” and “It Might Be You”. His songs have been recorded by artists including Phil Collins, Eric Clapton and Barbra Streisand, while his brief film appearances include the famous scene in Animal House where John Belushi smashes Bishop’s guitar.

After moving to Los Angeles, Bishop struggled to secure a recording deal before Art Garfunkel recorded two of his songs, helping him land a contract with ABC Records. His 1976 debut album, Careless, featured “Save It for a Rainy Day” and “On and On”, which reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Bishop received two Oscar nominations for songs, released his 20th and final album in 2025, and announced his retirement, though he has continued performing.