After years of working just 20 feet from stardom Sharon “Muffy” Hendrix is
stepping into the spotlight. Throughout her successful career Sharon has been
singing backup on recording sessions and performing on stages across the world
with top names including Billy Cobham, Freddie Hubbard, George Duke, Bob Dylan,
Elton John, Tom Jones, Grace Slick & Starship, Olivia Newton-John, Dusty
Springfield, Natalie Cole, Harry Chapin, Jermaine Stewart, Mac Davis, Michael
White, Shirley Bassey and so many other notable musical talents.
Sharon Hendrix
began her career as "Muffy" Hendrix singing in the church and school
choirs and by the time she reached her teens she became part of The Young
Americans, an international touring company of 30 singers from all across the
country. Over the next two years Sharon toured the Far East twice, performed on
the Ed Sullivan Show and the Kraft Music Hall and worked on various TV specials
and commercials. Sharon earned a music scholarship to Chapman University and
received her show business education on Las Vegas stages at the side of
superstar entertainers including Debbie Reynolds and Sammy Davis, Jr.
Sharon
formed a lifetime friendship and working relationship with Barry Manilow from
the moment the beloved superstar called her to replace one of the singers in his
back-up band. In 1985 Sharon recorded the popular, "Ain't Nothing Like the
Real Thing" duet with Barry that appeared on his "Manilow" album
as well as the Billboard charts. Currently Sharon is performing with Manilow on
his worldwide "One Last Time!" farewell tour which brings us to now!
Sharon's
completing her solo debut album which will be available in the fall from Voss
Records and has just released the title track, “Nowhere Fast” as the lead
single. Sharon co-wrote the song with her producer, Dan Voss Jr. and trumpet
virtuoso Steve Madaio. Sharon’s smooth vocal style sits over a contemporary
urban Latin beat spiced with exciting percussion, a classic horn solo and an
infectious rap by William “June Bug” Lee.
Between
breaks in the Manilow tour the industrious Ms. Hendrix is finishing the new
album as well as planning her solo career launch. Sharon’s been tirelessly
rehearsing with her band working out arrangements on old and new tunes. When
the tour ends this summer the Sharon Hendrix Nowhere Fast show will hit the
road running and Sharon will be front and center exactly where she’s always
been destined to be.
When she’s
not on the road Sharon lives in southern California and is the proud mother of
three lovely daughters.
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