Joey Scarbury

About

Most famous for his 1981 hit single "Believe It or Not" (the theme song of the ABC series The Greatest American Hero), this California-born vocalist and songwriter also released a moderately successful 1971 track titled "Mixed Up Guy."

Before Fame

When he was just fourteen years old, he was signed by Dunhill Records. However, because his first single, "She Never Smiles Anymore," was unsuccessful, he was dropped from the label.

Trivia

In the early 1990s, he co-wrote "No Matter How High," which became a chart-topping country single for The Oak Ridge Boys.

Family Life

He was raised in Thousand Oaks and Ontario, California.

Associated With

During the 1970s, he sang backup vocals for country singer Loretta Lynn and other popular musicians.