John Charles Barrett—known as Desmond Child—is an American songwriter and producer with a career spanning from the 1970s. His extensive songwriting credits encompass diverse genres and include hits like Kiss's I Was Made for Lovin' You, Bon Jovi's Livin' on a Prayer, Aerosmith's Dude (Looks Like a Lady), and Ricky Martin's Livin' la Vida Loca. His achievements include induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and co-founding the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.