Vocalist who was a staple on The Lawrence Welk Show as a member of the singing triad, Gail, Ron and Michael.
A native of Portland, Oregon, Mike went south to attend USC to study literature and performing arts. He wound up finding work in the recording studios as a voice-over artist on The Flintstones and Yogi Bear, and in the television studios, appearing on programs such as Donny and Marie, Happy Days, Johnny Mann’s Stand Up and Cheer Show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, and Sonny and Cher.
He joined Gail and Ron in 1980, and they continue to perform today.
Some of the artists with whom Mike has recorded include Pat Boone, Henry Mancini, Barry Manilow, Frank Sinatra, and Barbra Streisand. His film credits include Disney’s A Perfect Harmony.
Mike has appeared on a number of gospel albums, including Communion:A Sing-A-Long, as a member of The Communion Singers, and Worship and Praise for the Family of God, Volumes 1 and 2. In 1998, he released an album of gospel standards entitled Yesterday and Today.
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Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Redman_(singer)
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