Singer. He was a founding member of the popular vocal ensemble "The Manhattan Transfer." They enjoyed three Top-40 hits during the early 1980s, which includes their number seven placing of "Boy From New York City" (1981). Raised on New Jersey's shore, he had found his interest in music at an early age and participated in his high school's glee club while also playing baseball. During the early years of rock music and the height of doo-wop, he was exposed to a wide range of music which fueled his desire to become a performer. He formed the "The Criterions" and recorded a number of records under the Laurie record label and achieved some success with the single "I Remain Truly Yours" (1959). This led to an appearance on Alan Freed's program "Big Beat." He attended Villanova University and sang in a musical group which included Jim Croce. Following service with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, Hauser began his career in music as a research analyst with an advertisement company. In 1969, he formed the first version of "The Manhattan Transfer" which contained an R&B style. However, they disbanded in 1971. One-year later, he brought together a new formation with a jazz sound and under the Atlantic Records label, they scored a top ten song with "Operator" (1975). Other hits include "Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone" (1980) and "Spice of Life" (1983). The group became known for their live performances and during the years, they accrued several Grammy Awards.
Singer. He was a founding member of the popular vocal ensemble "The Manhattan Transfer." They enjoyed three Top-40 hits during the early 1980s, which includes their number seven placing of "Boy From New York City" (1981). Raised on New Jersey's shore, he had found his interest in music at an early age and participated in his high school's glee club while also playing baseball. During the early years of rock music and the height of doo-wop, he was exposed to a wide range of music which fueled his desire to become a performer. He formed the "The Criterions" and recorded a number of records under the Laurie record label and achieved some success with the single "I Remain Truly Yours" (1959). This led to an appearance on Alan Freed's program "Big Beat." He attended Villanova University and sang in a musical group which included Jim Croce. Following service with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, Hauser began his career in music as a research analyst with an advertisement company. In 1969, he formed the first version of "The Manhattan Transfer" which contained an R&B style. However, they disbanded in 1971. One-year later, he brought together a new formation with a jazz sound and under the Atlantic Records label, they scored a top ten song with "Operator" (1975). Other hits include "Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone" (1980) and "Spice of Life" (1983). The group became known for their live performances and during the years, they accrued several Grammy Awards.
Bio by: C.S.
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