Desmond Child

thumb|300px|"Everyone Matters"
Born John Charles Barrett, Desmond Child (b. 1953) co-wrote "Everyone Matters" with Davitt Sigerson for It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie in 2002. Both were Emmy-nominated in 2003 for Outstanding Music and Lyrics.
His hit songs include "Livin' la Vida Loca," "Livin' on a Prayer," "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," and "Elephant Love Song" from Moulin Rouge!, and he has worked with musicians ranging from Steven Tyler and Ricky Martin to Alice Cooper and Cher.
==External links==
* Official Site
*IMDb
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Category:Composers
Category:Lyricists