Tim Hauser
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Timothy DuPron Hauser |
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December 12, 1941 Troy, New York, United States |
| Died | October 16, 2014 (aged 72) Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, pop, Doo Wop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Associated acts | The Manhattan Transfer |
Timothy DuPron "Tim" Hauser (December 12, 1941 – October 16, 2014) was a singer and founder-member of the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer. With Hauser as one of the vocalists, The Manhattan Transfer won ten Grammy Awards.
Hauser was born in Troy, New York. He, 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. The Criterions recorded two singles for the Cecilia Label; "I Remain Truly Yours", and "Don't Say Goodbye". They also appeared on Alan Freed's Big Beat Show. Hauser developed his producing skills at an early age.
In 1959, Hauser entered Villanova University. His college years were a continuation of the musical involvement he had started to develop, 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 Nabisco. His accounts included all ready to eat cereals, hot cereals, and pet food products.
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