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Andre Williams
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Native of San Francisco, California Andre Williams vocalist, songwriter and producer started his music career as a drummer and lead vocalist at a young age. Andre Williams has a very unique sound of his own as well as a unique ability to do sound spots of many of his vocal influences like Stevie Wonder, Lenny Williams, Peabo Bryson and The Whispers just top name a few.
After being signed to the Fantasy Label he had the opportunity to co-write and work with many other artists. His written works has assisted artist like Dorothy Moore, The Dramatics, Howard Hewett, The Spinners, Lenny Williams and most recent The Whispers “FOR YOUR EARS ONLY” consistent on Soul Tracks.com Top 10, CDBaby’s Top 20 and Jet Magazine’s Top 20 while continuing to sell out in stores across the country.
Andre Williams was the drummer and vocalist for Capitol Records Groups, Cold Fire and later negotiating a record contract with Larc Records and writing the first Billboard Chart single “MAKING LOVE IN THE FAST LANE”.
In 1991, Andre Williams organized and managed the background vocalist group for MC Hammer, “TO LEGIT TO QUIT” World Tour. Later becoming lead vocalist for MC Hammer performing side by side at the present time. Appearing on the Arsenio Hall Show and managing five world tours. Currently working with MC Hammer, Andre Williams is also persuing his passion for the Big Band influenced by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. as he performs with “The Dean O Holics” (Rat Pack Tribute Band) in theaters all over the world.
After being signed to the Fantasy Label he had the opportunity to co-write and work with many other artists. His written works has assisted artist like Dorothy Moore, The Dramatics, Howard Hewett, The Spinners, Lenny Williams and most recent The Whispers “FOR YOUR EARS ONLY” consistent on Soul Tracks.com Top 10, CDBaby’s Top 20 and Jet Magazine’s Top 20 while continuing to sell out in stores across the country.
Andre Williams was the drummer and vocalist for Capitol Records Groups, Cold Fire and later negotiating a record contract with Larc Records and writing the first Billboard Chart single “MAKING LOVE IN THE FAST LANE”.
In 1991, Andre Williams organized and managed the background vocalist group for MC Hammer, “TO LEGIT TO QUIT” World Tour. Later becoming lead vocalist for MC Hammer performing side by side at the present time. Appearing on the Arsenio Hall Show and managing five world tours. Currently working with MC Hammer, Andre Williams is also persuing his passion for the Big Band influenced by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. as he performs with “The Dean O Holics” (Rat Pack Tribute Band) in theaters all over the world.
MC HAMMER'S TOUR DATEST WITH DRE WILLIAMS
8/31/2012: Uncasville, CT
9/7/2012: Knoxville, TN
9/14/2012: Chula Vista, CA
9/15/2012: Irvine, CA
9/7/2012: Knoxville, TN
9/14/2012: Chula Vista, CA
9/15/2012: Irvine, CA
Thunder Valley Casino and Resort May 13, 2012 - 6:00 p.m.
This show incorporates not just the Rat Pack but features all the Dean-O-Holics guests artists. Dean's door with the surprise guests will be busy this day... with guests like Andrew Sisters, Doris Day, Elvis, Michael Buble, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, and of course Cab Calloway will be back this year. Come see the Dean-O-Holics as they were meant to be seen. if you havent seen them at thunder valley... you havent seen them.
This show incorporates not just the Rat Pack but features all the Dean-O-Holics guests artists. Dean's door with the surprise guests will be busy this day... with guests like Andrew Sisters, Doris Day, Elvis, Michael Buble, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, and of course Cab Calloway will be back this year. Come see the Dean-O-Holics as they were meant to be seen. if you havent seen them at thunder valley... you havent seen them.
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