Michael Redman,
Singer (1980-1982) Often
Performed With Ron Anderson and Gail Farrell
Michael
Redman was a singer on the Lawrence Welk Show from
1980 to 1982, often as part of a trio with Ron
Anderson and Gail Farrell. Redman was born in
Portland, Oregon, and graduated from the University
of Southern California with a degree in performing
arts and literature. Prior to joining the show, he
did voice work for famous cartoons including The
Flintstones and Yogi Bear. Later he appeared on
television shows such as The Smothers Brothers
Comedy Hour, Happy Days, Sonny and Cher and Donny
and Marie. He also appeared as a singer on Johnny
Mann's Stand Up and Cheer show. As a vocalist, he
performed and recorded with Barbra Streisand, Frank
Sinatra, Henry Mancini, and Barry Manilow. Redman
joined the Welk Show after fellow performer, Tom
Netherton, had recommended him to Lawrence Welk.
In 1991, the
entire Redman family completed their vocal work on a
Disney film, "Perfect Harmony", in which Michael's
wife, Cinda, and their two daughters, Jennifer and
Melissa, all joined forces.
Pamplin Music
distributed
Michael's last solo album entitled "Michael
Redman---Yesterday and Today". The album is a
mixture of pop, contemporary Christian,
inspirational, standards, big band and
jazz. Redman lives in Vancouver, Washington.