EDDIE AND THE CRUISERS Michael Paré Panel - NJHC March 2023

Michael Paré of Eddie and the Cruisers and so much more, gave a panel at New Jersey Horror Con March 2023 to talk about his roles, career, and answer fan questions.
Michael Paré played Eddie Wilson in Eddie and the Cruisers (and Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddit Lives) and is also known for roles on The Greatest American Hero, The Philadelphia Experiment, Streets of Fire, Village of the Damned, Hope Floats, The Virgin Suicides, Starhunter, Rampage, Renegades, and so many more.
This panel was moderated by Chris Stiles on March 26, 2023.
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[@BSD2000]

My mom and dad, my brother and I were extras in Eddie and the Cruisers. I had just turned 13 during the filming in May, 1982. I hung out at Tony Mart's during the filming and one cold, rainy day, my mom and I knocked on the door of Michael's RV. Someone answered the door and we asked to meet Michael. Michael came outside, all smiles and very welcoming, shook our hands and my mom took a polaroid of us in front of his RV. He even signed the back of the photos. I wonder if he still remembers that. I couldn't believe he would take the time to come out and meet us like he did. My mom and I were both star struck and he seemed so humble; a genuinely nice person. I'll never forget that.

[@brunonoone3265]

This is a cool interview man. Michael Pare’ is truly an underrated actor that should’ve been a a bigger star today. He’s great.

[@JoeR203]

His speaking voice is a match for John Cafferty's singing voice. That's what made it believable that Michael was singing the songs in Eddie & The Cruisers.

[@DennetteLivingston]

Amen, that has always been my thoughts 👍❤️🦋

[@StephEWaterstram]

Before there was Milli Vanilli there was ...

[@aliseegenuine6414]

Hey! Don't be hatin' just because they looked good fakin'!😂😂​@@StephEWaterstram

[@user-hp5wr6tj4w]

Agreed!

[@clips65]

Michael Paré is one of a kind, from Streets of Fire to Philadelphia Experiment the man is great !!!

[@KAriedoll]

At had such a crush on him when I was young. LOL

[@MichelleAlexandria-EM]

I just watched Streets of Fire on 4K last week. I forgot how much I love that soundtrack. Pare really should have been a bigger star.

[@rezdout]

In Japan streets of fire is as much of an epic film as Star Wars is to us in the states

[@peggyparket922]

I remember that show n I like that show

[@kennethrussell1158]

Could have been the next Tom Cruise.

[@stevensons78]

Still watch as late show at least two three times a year. And still rock the soundtrack.... Vinyl and cd..

[@donnadarkflame1508]

I still love this movie, the soundtrack just rocked! Stevie Nicks wrote Sorcerer so it was a huge highlight for me.. I Can Dream About You is still played on Australian radio stations

[@thomasbarlow5666]

Eddie and the Cruisers is such a great movie. One of my favorites ever. And the soundtrack is incredible. I still have the cassette

[@bonedaddy95]

theres 2 of them 2nd one is Eddie and the Cruisers: Eddie lives

[@allisonmarlow184]

I love BOTH Eddie and the Cruisers movies. In fact, I do believe I like the 2nd one better. They both had good plots, which is an extra, because both movies are soo good even if they would have had lousy plots. 👍

[@user-kn5hh5pb9r]

I have it on VHS

[@geraldwendt6169]

My all time favorite movies

[@marksreviewsandrants8554]

I have the cassette too.

[@maryduarte3248]

Eddie Wilson lives and alot of people like to see Eddie and the cruisers 3 movie

[@jamesdoakes4956]

It would be so cool to have this man back in a 3rd movie as a main character have a whole side story along with him trying to build a new band and find a singer to replace Eddie or something along those lines

[@allisonmarlow184]

He still looks soo good!! Let's go Eddie III: The Comeback!

[@aliseegenuine6414]

@allisonmarlow184 I think every teenage girl fell in love with Eddie (Michael Pare) those few years ago!😂😂

[@JaxTheGat]

Every 10 years I get re-obsessed with all thing EDDIE & T.C’S. Great to see the man behind Eddie living well and happy all these years later. Very content with the legacy he left behind. “Musics gotta breath man!”

[@aliseegenuine6414]

@JaxTheGat He keeps disappearing & showing up at the oddest times, right?

[@IceLogger218]

Ha I do the same with the 80's classics......The Outsiders, Eddie and the Cruisers, Red Dawn. When cool was cool. Men were men. I wish these movies would influence the kids today.

[@Danny-fs1hk]

The Greatest American Hero, Eddie & the Cruisers & Streets of Fire; those are some of my 80s childhood gems!

[@jeffsmith3288]

“I’m Eddie Wilson”. Greatest line! Awesome memories!

[@allisonmarlow184]

This is the BEST interview I've ever seen him do. He's giving us everything here! He's put it all out there. Love Michael Paré - and he cooks too!!❤

[@lw3918]

How about "Streets of Fire" with Diane Lane, Willem Defoe, and Rick Moranis. Great movie!!!

[@roy19491]

an impossible to find movie, "World Gone Wild" , a "Mad Max"/ "Magnificent Seven" combo, with Bruce Dern, Michael Catherine Mary Stewart, Adam Ant.....

[@allisonmarlow184]

​@@roy19491 He was good in The Philadelphia Experiment too.

[@richardabney4528]

We all know Eddie Wilson is the greatest Right!!!

[@docd-monik4380]

I love Eddie and the Cruisers, even read the book. Michael Pare still sounds like Eddie to me

[@rezdout]

Yeah in the book the sax player was murdered ?

[@maryellenshock]

Didn't know there was a book.

[@ElvisChick-if9nc]

@@rezdoutI didn’t know there was a book either! In the movie he OD on heroine!

[@pamelafoxx129]

​@@maryellenshockthe ook was written by PF Kluge I believe,, that is what the moviewas based on, butI have never been able to fnd it

[@Bernz66]

@@pamelafoxx129so glad I bought after seeing the movie back in the 80’s

[@cricketwireless4274]

Definitely a favorite love Michael as Eddie Wilson such a GREAT ACTOR, REALLY INCREDIBLE.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@allisonmarlow184]

Right! For years I thought he really did sing the songs himself. In my heart, he does.

[@thomwilton3685]

Love the story of Eddie and the Cruisers and Eddie Lives. Have the on dvd and still watch them about three times a year.

[@edwardgarcia614]

Eddie and the Cruisers 1 and 2, probably in the top 5 of my all time favorites. A tremendous amount of music wisdom in both movies. I am a singer, song writer, musician, recording artist. Great interview.

[@stealingtomorrowband]

As a kid i remember my dad watching those movies and i hated them, fast forward to 17-18 (1999-2000)when i started getting into playing music and i found my way to those movies... great films and i totally love the soundtracks.. i prefer Eddie and the cruisers 2 it's my favorite of the 2...

[@annmarieknapp2480]

Really like this guy. Michael Pare should have done more. Was an excellent actor.

[@stevedj101]

Thanks for sharing this video, I enjoyed watching Michael tell his stories. Great actor, loved his tv shows, movies and films.

[@leonita2252]

Michael is a living Legend!❤

[@maryhirsch2909]

I loved both one and two! Eddie was amazing. Love Michael Pare.

[@mikemc5221]

Great actor. One of my faves.

[@HappyBoyProductions]

Always been a fan of Eddie and the Cruisers and Michael Pare'.. Good stories with that interview..

[@hiramnoone]

Great stories. And great story teller. A very amusing down to earth guy.

[@hiramnoone]

Fact, I enjoyed this interview almost as much as I enjoyed the film. This guy could do a one man show just telling these stories to a cold audience who didn't know Eddie and the Cruisers from apple butter and mesmerize the house. A natural story teller.

[@anthonygallo3576]

Dam, im in Jersey cant believe i missed the con. Great interview. He seems like a down to earth guy. Woukd have liked to hear him talk about Houston Nights, great series with michael beck from the warriors

[@coop5329]

Loved every movie I ever saw him in.

[@suedanielson3358]

Michael pare rocks

[@ellejacobs548]

Love Eddie and the Cruisers... Watched it so many timesl

[@coloradochris3952]

John Cafferty was awesome!

[@kencoakley3959]

I saw Eddie And The Cruisers the night it opened in 1983. My sister, brother in law and I were Springsteen fans and we saw the trailer when we saw the Richard Gere remake of Breathless. We thought Bruce Springsteen had done the soundtrack. Later, I found out it was The Beaver Brown Band. I knew of them since 1979 when they would play at the Cape Cod Casino. They were just called Beaver Brown at the time and were known as a Bruce Springsteen tribute band. I also owned an Eddie And The Cruisers sleeveless t shirt with the group hanging around the car with the logo below and on the back it said 1964 US tour with mock tour dates.

[@abigaildunn5169]

My husband I love Eddie and the Cruisers we love the movie and we have the CD of it

[@Moviefan2k4]

"Eddie and the Cruisers" is one of my favorite movies, musical or otherwise. The story is so great, about a reporter trying to solve a mystery about a presumed-dead legendary rock star. Michael played Eddie so well, that I believed him completely as the character, and was a little saddened later on to learn he didn't sing in the movie. Still, I enjoy both movies, and their soundtracks very much. Thanks so much for posting this Q&A - it was lots of fun to watch.

[@kathyarcher9836]

That was one of the best movies ever made. It WAS so real and I was upset too when I found out Michael didn't really make the record. I have both albums.

[@ElvisChick-if9nc]

@@kathyarcher9836Tender years is one of my favorite songs!

[@kathyarcher9836]

That was one of the greatest movies back then! @@ElvisChick-if9nc

[@jennyramirez9201]

Michael Pare . Thanks you for Eddie Wilson. Til this day they are still one of my go to movies . I’ve seen them both at least 50!times and Garden of Eden is one of my all time favorite songs. ❤️❤️

[@jeffwynings3782]

What an incredibly down to earth interview. Michael Pare is very giving with his stories and I bet he's got a ton. I remember him on "The Greatest American Hero". I must've been about 9 or so.

[@4mikeyd]

Awesome! Thank You!

[@65boogerbutt]

He was good in Houston Knights tv show with Michael Beck (Warriors). Shame it didn't get a fair chance

[@KathySmith-qs7mj]

I like Michael Pare! He Is a great actor! Thanks !!!❤❤❤❤

[@stevenhedrick9516]

Thumbs up it turned me on to John Cafferty and the beaver brown band....

[@TragicallyDelicious]

What a talented & humble guy.. Still as handsome as he ever was

[@jamesbova3134]

GREAT STORIES TOLD BY THE ONE AND ONLY MICHAEL PARE AKA TONY VILLACANA.HE IS AWESOME!!

[@shereengougher6479]

I absolutely love Michael Pare'. I went to school with movie director Steven Deknight and we use to watch this movie all the time. All of the music is fantastic.

[@raykeames4655]

Eddie Eddie Eddie, love Michaels movies ❤

[@captainmack2754]

I love this!! I was just a kid in the 90s when I 1st seen part 2!! I've never not had a copy of both movies!

[@emmettjones5165]

Great interview! I was a teen in the 80's, and Michael Paré was THE definition of cool. Clearly, he still is. What a great guy.

[@dwightcurrie8316]

I still watch both Eddie Movies and Streets Of Fire at least once or twice a year, and they're always A Whole Bunch Of Fun

[@V8Deuce]

That was fantastic

[@maryduarte3248]

My son Has both Eddie and the cruisers films on dvd and soundtrack s on cds

[@allisonmarlow184]

He'll never tire of them. I've been a fan for 40 years! I hope you watch them too, especially if you like classic rock. The 1st has better music, but the 2nd has a better plot. Does not disappoint!

[@ginajennings1664]

I liked the first movie a little better. The second movie I didn’t like Eddie’s love interest I just didn’t think she was a good actress and I didn’t think their was any chemistry between the two of them. But I liked the music in both.

[@okiegirlsrock5103]

I just got the double DVD set of Eddie and the Cruisers and Eddie lives....Love it!!!!! I have watched Philadelphia Experiment about 20 times...love it!!! ❤❤❤

[@jhh70]

Awesome interview

[@brokenomad]

He ages like a fine wine

[@Atomykpimp]

He was also in Hope Floats and Virgin Suicides. Minor roles but very great parts!

[@TheMichaelBeck]

That was a great movie.

[@hershelroach2815]

You was great singer Michael pare you are very good actor 👍 you need make cd eddie an cruisers was great movie

[@aliseegenuine6414]

I fell in love with Michael Pare the 1st of a million times watching Eddie & the Cruisers & heard "Tender Years"!

[@poppycock6572]

Liked him in the werewolf movie Bad moon.

[@willduke1656]

One of my Favorites of his is "Instant Justice". Nobody really seems to remember that one .

[@aprilrayne75]

Wowee very Cool Yes 🙌 this is Epic much love Michael and all 🥰🤗💕🙏🏻God bless

[@neilgibson6056]

That is commendable of you to go through his entire career, but can we get back to Eddie. You know, the reason he wore the leather

[@notta3d]

No pulling information from Michael. What a great interview.

[@CharlieZhasanSTD]

EDDIE AND THE CRUISERS 3!!!!! LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikeb359]

What a great,down to earth guy! Awesome story teller.

[@spotteddog1716]

When Eddie and the cruisers came out, I was probably about 12. I got to meet him at a autograph signing. I almost lost my mind. I don’t think I could speak. Great memories.

[@billp5292]

I really appreciate interviewing Michael. I know that he is a great actor. He seems to be a down to earth man.

[@thomas4315]

Once of my favorite movie too. Going to check out his others

[@davidfrederick6003]

He was also fantastic as a young Jock Ewing in the CBS TV movie Dallas the Early Years

[@douglasboyd8475]

Streets of fire. Both Eddie’s. Soooooo good!

[@AMOFOUR4x]

I was just about to comment that! 😅 …

[@fanbase288]

Don't forget Streets of Fire Michael Pare'

[@djinnmagik6867]

Great story 😁 🤟🏼 He got a lotta important things by accident at first lol 😆 I love his stories

[@cindyblankfield1961]

One of the greatest music/character based film ever !!!!

[@jaykay6387]

One of the best "cheesy", or "so bad it's good" movies of all time. Not quite as "good" as "Road House", but definitely in the top 10. It's a great watch.

[@jakelee7639]

Eddie and the cruisers always reminds me of senior year in high school……great times….great movie & music!

[@Floridanative22]

Another good movie he is in is the Philadelphia experiment

[@DennetteLivingston]

I loved this host enthusiasm for Eddie 1&2, Eddie lives is my favorite movie of all time 👍❤️🦋

[@michaelcouey1383]

Great interview! This made me look into what's going on now with Bernie Coulson. Such a sad story... I hope he's getting help

[@helento1270]

Love all the behind the scene nuggets and the storytelling! OH, and what a total BABE!! 😍

[@greggroovy001]

That was really awesome.... cheers.

[@sparky010201]

if you haven't seen any of his westerns you need to! he was born for westerns!!!!!

[@AgeGo]

Ooo man wish I was there … It would have been a such a blessing to meet a amazing person.

[@maryellenshock]

Loved these movies!

[@inspectorzero6380]

Eddie and the Cruisers is awesome 👏!

[@KMC544]

Amazing stories TY

[@RobertLongM]

Eddie 3??? Wouldn't have much material at all. Although I would love a New Cafferty Album

[@stevenweiler1379]

He was also in Greatest American Hero

[@BeautifullyNerdy]

This is Chris’s favorite!

[@jayweiss4378]

Eddie Eddie Eddie Eddie

[@jayweiss4378]

Philadelphia Experiment was a great film too…..

[@RobertLongM]

Long Live John Cafferty!

[@StephEWaterstram]

I was warned that Mike didn't show any love for John Cafferty in his interviews. He has been demanding to Own His music aside from the movies.

[@A-O-Life]

Michael’s a tremendous actor

[@markwayne143]

I’m old enough to remember MP in the cop show Houston Nights w/ Michael Bech from the Warriors. 😂

[@Mich-pm6vi]

❤❤❤❤❤BEEN IN LOVE WITH MICHAEL PARE SINCE THE 80S....STILL AM!! THIS MAN AGES LIKE FINE WINE! I LOVE YOU MICHAEL PARE!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😘😍😘😍💋💋💋💋💋

[@geraldwendt6169]

All time 2 favorite movies. Well there are a few others I guess

[@VikingLloyd]

Love Eddy and the Cruisers

[@stevebrien1041]

I love the Eddie movies and Streets of Fire

[@elrodelectrical6382]

Loved HIM IN STREETS OF FIRE

[@sixsax]

He still looks smart.

[@patrickreeves4650]

love both of these movies...funny enough, with all the continuity problems, i still love the 2nd movie the most.

[@lisesavoie4515]

Il est toujours aussi beau ❤❤❤

[@captainmack2754]

MAKE PART 3

[@RickyRicardo-jd8ed]

Sthil looking Tuff, & Handsome! Knott inn a Gay wray of course. ROCK ON Michael. Thumbz Up. ✌️