Robert Hazard

Robert Hazard Robert Hazard was an American musician and songwriter, best known for writing and originally performing the song "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" in 1979. While his own version didn't achieve mainstream success, the song gained international recognition when Cyndi Lauper covered it in 1983. Hazard's musical style encompassed rock and new wave influences, and he was a respected figure in the Philadelphia music scene. Although "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" remains his most famous composition, Hazard continued to write and perform his own music throughout his career, leaving behind a diverse body of work.