Chris Rouse & the Arousal

Toronto, ON

http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/CHRIS-ROUSE-THE-AROUSAL

@ 4 yrs old saw Michael Jackson & knew my destiny. Singled out as SOLOIST of school choir @ age 8 by late great composer Barry Goss. 1990 1st runner up in JONES & JONES talent search,singing 4 MuchMusic's former SOUL in the City host Micheal Williams & Esther Rolle ('GOOD TIMES)'. After joining vocal group 'TIMEBENDS' (ultimately 'OTHELLO'), experienced 1st taste of success being signed 2 a development deal with A&M Canada,opening 4 established acts such as Natalie Cole, Expose & Karen White @ Ontario Place Forum & Superstars NightClub Backed up everyone from Glenn Lewis, Ivana santilli,Divine Brown,Ray Robinson,Wade O.Brown,Melanie Durante, Amanda Marshall,Lisa Lougheed, & JUNO award winning Carlos Morgan,Maestro Fresh Wes& Dan Hill,from studio 2 stage. Starred in 1st SOLO outing in the video 4 cousin Michie Mee's hit song 'COVER GIRL'& later in Wade O. Brown's 'GIVE ME THE CHANCE ' which I also arranged remixed & co produced . Served as Band LEADER 4 the YTV.Achievement Awards gaining respect from virtuoso composer Jack Lenz.(The passion of The Christ). Vocal group 'OTHELLO' ,1st R&B act 2 B signed out of Canada 2 a US label, 1st with EPIC/SONY& then WARNER directly. After parting due 2 the WARNER/ EMI/ AOL merger in 2000, performed overseas in INDONESIA ( thru 911 tragedy)& took time off 2 travel & pursue a SOLO career.& now I'm HERE!

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ChrisRouse aka HominyManchild Artist/ Singer-Songwriter/ etc.

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DONNY HATHAWAY, MICHAEL JACKSON, PRINCE, STEVIE WONDER, THE BEATLES

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