The title of Todd Rundgren’s 1973 solo album, “A Wizard, a True Star,” aptly sums up the contributions of this multifaceted artist to state-of-the-art music. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist and interactive artist, Rundgren has made a lasting impact on both the form and content of popular music.

Rundgren will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe at 8 p.m. Dec. 2.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Rundgren began playing guitar as a teenager, going on to found and front The Nazz, the quintessential ’60s cult group. In 1969, he left the band to pursue a solo career, recording his debut offering, the legendary “Runt.” But it was 1972’s seminal “Something/Anything?,” on which he played all the instruments, sang all the vocal parts, and acted as his own producer, that catapulted Todd into the superstar limelight, prompting the press to unanimously dub him “Rock’s New Wunderkind.”

In 1974, Todd formed Utopia, an entirely new approach to the concept of interactive musicianship, and embarked on an extensive round of touring and recording. Standout Utopia offerings included “Oops! Wrong Planet,” “Adventures in Utopia” and “Oblivion.”

Along the way, Utopia combined technical virtuosity and creative passion to create music that, for millions, defined the term “progressive rock.”

Rundgren’s myriad production projects include albums by Patti Smith, Cheap Trick, Psychedelic Furs, Meatloaf, XTC, Grand Funk Railroad and Hall and Oates. Rounding out his reputation as rock’s Renaissance man, Rundgren composed all the music and lyrics for Joe Papp’s 1989 off-Broadway production of “Joe Orton’s Up Against It” (the screenplay commissioned by The Beatles for what was meant to have been their third motion picture).

He also has composed the music for a number of television series, including “Pee Wee’s Playhouse” and “Crime Story.”

In 2012 Rundgren performed his iconic 1973 album in concert in its entirety for the first time ever, and last year did the same with a double bill: Todd & Healing. His latest studio album, “White Knight,” was released this past spring.

He continues to tour with Ringo Starr as a member of the All-Starr Band, and to perform with symphony orchestras both domestically and internationally.

Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant and Bar. For more information, visit www.pennspeak.com or call 866-605-7325.