Walter Egan

Walter Egan is an American singer-songwriter best known for his late-’70s pop-rock work, particularly the 1978 hit “Magnet and Steel,” a sleek, radio-friendly single that became his signature song. Emerging from the Southern California singer-songwriter scene, he built a reputation for melodic, hooky songwriting that sits comfortably between power pop and soft rock.

Over the years, Egan has continued recording and performing, with later releases revisiting and expanding on the style that first brought him attention—clean guitar pop, big choruses, and a classic West Coast feel. While “Magnet and Steel” remains the track most listeners recognize immediately, his catalog reflects a long-running commitment to concise, tuneful rock songwriting.