Brute Force (musician)

Brute Force
Birth nameStephen Friedland
Also known asBrute Force
Born (1940-09-29) September 29, 1940
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresPop, rock, comedy rock
Occupation(s)Singer songwriter, actor
InstrumentPiano
Years active1963–present
LabelsColumbia, Atlantic, BT Puppy, Bar None, Apple
Websitebrutesforce.com

Stephen Friedland (born September 29, 1940), known as Brute Force, is an American singer and songwriter. He wrote and performed with The Tokens in the 1960s and wrote songs for Peggy March, Del Shannon, The Chiffons and The Cyrkle, and others.