Acoustix
1990
Winning Members:
Tenor: Todd Wilson
Lead: Rick Middaugh
Bass: Jeff Oxley
Bari: Jason January
Replacement Members:
Bass: Joel Rutherford
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Webster's Dictionary defines "acoustics" as the science of sound. Acoustix formed in January of 1990, and in a very short time realized that the blending of their vocal talents produced a sound that has eluded many performers.
The Texas foursome skyrocketed straight up the competition ladder. In a record-setting six months, Todd Wilson (tenor), Rick Middaugh (lead), Jason January (baritone) and Jeff Oxley (bass), won on their first attempt.
Acoustix received national television exposure with appearances on CNN, NBC's " Today Show" and on two different PBS programs, " Keep America Singing", hosted by Mitch Miller and " The Internet Show".
They appeared live on the ABC Radio Network's nationally syndicated " Zippo Show", and were subsequently asked to produce a jingle package for the program.
One of their biggest fans was the late Peter Jennings of ABC's World News Tonight. He heard one of their CDs and invited them to sing at a private party he hosted in New York City. On a more recent trip, Acoustix made their debut at Carnegie Hall.
Popularity of the foursome has spread worldwide, including some 250 appearances covering 37 states of the USA, four provinces of Canada, Great Britain, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Germany and the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
While the average age of the quartet is only 34, they do combine over 76 years of membership in the SPEBSQSA.
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