Tim Hauser
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Tim Hauser is an accomplished singer who was a member of the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer
.
, New York
. Hauser, his sister Fayette, and their parents moved to the Jersey Shore
when he was seven years old. He lived in Ocean Township, New Jersey
and Asbury Park, New Jersey
, and attended St. Rose High School
in Belmar, New Jersey
where an award in his name has been given every year since 1989 to students who excel in Theater Arts.
He began to sing professionally at age 15 while living in Asbury Park, when he founded a doo wop vocal quintet called The Criterions. They recorded two singles for the Cecilia Label; I Remain Truly Yours, and Don't Say Goodbye. The Criterions appeared on Alan Freed's Big Beat Show. He developed his producing skills at an early age.
In 1959, he entered Villanova University
. His college years were a continuation of the musical involvement he had started to develop, with Hauser spending much of his college time energetically expanding his musical interests. Hauser, along with fellow Criterions members Tommy West, and Jim Ruf performed as the Troubadours Three, singing folk music. He also was a member of the Villanova Singers and the Villanova Spires/Coventry Lads, along with classmate Jim Croce
. Hauser spent all four years on the staff of college radio station WWVU. In 1963, he graduated from Villanova with a BS in Economics.
In 1964, Hauser served in the United States Air Force
and the New Jersey Air National Guard. In 1965, he began his career in marketing. From 1965-66, Hauser worked as a market research analyst with the advertising agency, Sullivan, Stauffer, Colwell, and Bayles. His accounts included Pepsodent Toothpaste (Lever Bros.), Micrin Mouthwash (Johnson & Johnson), and Rise Shaving Cream (Carter Products). From 1966–1968, he worked as Manager of the Market Research Department for the Special Products Division of the Nabisco. His accounts included all ready to eat cereals, hot cereals, and pet food products.
label. However, they differed in ideas on direction so the group dissolved in the early 70s.
Hauser took odd jobs to support himself while still pursuing his musical career, including driving a taxicab. Through this he met a waitress and aspiring singer, Laurel Massé. Hauser was again driving his cab when he picked up the conga player for the group Laurel Canyon, who invited him to a party, where he met Janis Siegel
. Together with Laurel, they decided to reform The Manhattan Transfer. They needed a male singer, so they contacted Alan Paul
. The four became The Manhattan Transfer on October 1, 1972. After a car accident, Massé decided to leave the group and pursue a solo career, and in 1978 Cheryl Bentyne was hired to replace her. Since then the award-winning line-up is unchanged.
The Manhattan Transfer have won 10 Grammy Awards, and many Gold and Platinum records. They took home both the Downbeat
and Playboy
readers polls every year in the 1980s for best vocal group. In 2007, they won the JazzTimes
Readers Poll for best vocal group. When Ahmet Ertegun
founded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
, he selected Hauser to serve on the original voting committee, a position he held for three years (1986–88). In 1993, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor's Degree in Music from The Berklee College of Music.
Hauser's other interests include tennis
, baseball
, collecting and restoring classic automobiles, and collecting records. He resides in California
with his son Basie and daughter Lily.
The Manhattan Transfer
The Manhattan Transfer is an American vocal music group. There have been two manifestations of the group, with Tim Hauser being the only person to be part of both...
.
Early life
He was born in TroyTroy, New York
Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. Hauser, his sister Fayette, and their parents moved to the Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is a term used to refer to both the Atlantic coast of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the adjacent resort and residential communities. . The New Jersey State Department of Tourism considers the Shore Region, Greater Atlantic City, and the Southern Shore to be distinct, each having...
when he was seven years old. He lived in Ocean Township, New Jersey
Ocean Township, New Jersey
Ocean Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of New Jersey:*Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey*Ocean Township, Ocean County, New Jersey...
and Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Park is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, located on the Jersey Shore and part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 16,116. The city is known for its rich musical history, including its association with...
, and attended St. Rose High School
St. Rose High School
St. Rose High School is a co-educational four-year Catholic high school in Belmar, New Jersey, United States. The school operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton. The school was founded in 1923 by the Parish of St...
in Belmar, New Jersey
Belmar, New Jersey
Belmar is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 5,794. The Borough of Belmar is governed under the Faulkner Act system of municipal government....
where an award in his name has been given every year since 1989 to students who excel in Theater Arts.
He began to sing professionally at age 15 while living in Asbury Park, when he founded a doo wop vocal quintet called The Criterions. They recorded two singles for the Cecilia Label; I Remain Truly Yours, and Don't Say Goodbye. The Criterions appeared on Alan Freed's Big Beat Show. He developed his producing skills at an early age.
In 1959, he entered Villanova University
Villanova University
Villanova University is a private university located in Radnor Township, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States...
. His college years were a continuation of the musical involvement he had started to develop, with Hauser spending much of his college time energetically expanding his musical interests. Hauser, along with fellow Criterions members Tommy West, and Jim Ruf performed as the Troubadours Three, singing folk music. He also was a member of the Villanova Singers and the Villanova Spires/Coventry Lads, along with classmate Jim Croce
Jim Croce
James Joseph "Jim" Croce January 10, 1943 – September 20, 1973 was an American singer-songwriter. Between 1966 and 1973, Croce released five studio albums and 11 singles...
. Hauser spent all four years on the staff of college radio station WWVU. In 1963, he graduated from Villanova with a BS in Economics.
In 1964, Hauser served in the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
and the New Jersey Air National Guard. In 1965, he began his career in marketing. From 1965-66, Hauser worked as a market research analyst with the advertising agency, Sullivan, Stauffer, Colwell, and Bayles. His accounts included Pepsodent Toothpaste (Lever Bros.), Micrin Mouthwash (Johnson & Johnson), and Rise Shaving Cream (Carter Products). From 1966–1968, he worked as Manager of the Market Research Department for the Special Products Division of the Nabisco. His accounts included all ready to eat cereals, hot cereals, and pet food products.
Musical career
In 1969, he formed the first version of The Manhattan Transfer with Gene Pistilli, Marty Nelson, Erin Dickins and Pat Rosalia. The group had a country/R&B sound. Together they recorded one album, Jukin, on the CapitolCapitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
label. However, they differed in ideas on direction so the group dissolved in the early 70s.
Hauser took odd jobs to support himself while still pursuing his musical career, including driving a taxicab. Through this he met a waitress and aspiring singer, Laurel Massé. Hauser was again driving his cab when he picked up the conga player for the group Laurel Canyon, who invited him to a party, where he met Janis Siegel
Janis Siegel (singer)
Janis Siegel is a singer with the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer . In 1965 Siegel recorded with a group called Young Generation on Red Bird records. In 1972 the original Manhattan Transfer had disbanded, and founder Tim Hauser re-formed the band with different singers, including Siegel...
. Together with Laurel, they decided to reform The Manhattan Transfer. They needed a male singer, so they contacted Alan Paul
Alan Paul
Alan Paul is a Grammy Award- winning singer and composer, best known as one of the founding members of the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer. He played Teen Angel and Johnny Casino in the original Broadway cast of Grease where he introduced the songs "Beauty School Dropout" and "Born to Hand Jive"...
. The four became The Manhattan Transfer on October 1, 1972. After a car accident, Massé decided to leave the group and pursue a solo career, and in 1978 Cheryl Bentyne was hired to replace her. Since then the award-winning line-up is unchanged.
The Manhattan Transfer have won 10 Grammy Awards, and many Gold and Platinum records. They took home both the Downbeat
Down Beat
Down Beat is an American magazine devoted to "jazz, blues and beyond" to indicate its expansion beyond the jazz realm which it covered exclusively in previous years. The publication was established in 1934 in Chicago, Illinois...
and Playboy
Playboy
Playboy is an American men's magazine that features photographs of nude women as well as journalism and fiction. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. The magazine has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with...
readers polls every year in the 1980s for best vocal group. In 2007, they won the JazzTimes
JazzTimes
JazzTimes is a magazine that dates back to Radio Free Jazz, a publication founded in 1970 by Ira Sabin when he was operating a record store in Washington, DC. It was originally a newsletter designed to update shoppers on the latest jazz releases and provide jazz radio programmers with a means of...
Readers Poll for best vocal group. When Ahmet Ertegun
Ahmet Ertegun
Ahmet Ertegün was a Turkish American musician and businessman, best known as the founder and president of Atlantic Records. He also wrote classic blues and pop songs and served as Chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and museum...
founded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum located on the shore of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It is dedicated to archiving the history of some of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, engineers and others who have, in some major way,...
, he selected Hauser to serve on the original voting committee, a position he held for three years (1986–88). In 1993, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor's Degree in Music from The Berklee College of Music.
Hauser's other interests include tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
, baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
, collecting and restoring classic automobiles, and collecting records. He resides in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
with his son Basie and daughter Lily.