Robert Hazard, R.I.P.

He was best known for writing the song "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", recorded by Cyndi Lauper, but when I think of Robert Hazard, I think of the songs "Escalator of Life" and "I Just Want to Hang Around with You", both of which I played in a cover band many moons ago. He may not have been well known to the general public, but he's got a special place in my personal music history, and I'm sure in the hearts of a lot of others. Rest well, Robert, you made some good music.