His daughter, Gabriela Sebastian Palmieri, was an assistant vice
president for contemporary art at Sotheby's, the auction house in
Manhattan, New York.
Has won 9 Grammy Awards.
His grandson, Joshua, was the inspiration for the hit "Slowvisor." Eddie has also written songs for all the grandchildren, and his own children.
Children are Renee, Eydie, Eddie, Illeana, Gabriela.