Overview

Jon ‘Bowzer’ Bauman, born on September 14, 1947, is an American singer, actor, writer, and television personality. He is most famously known as a member of the rock ‘n’ roll revival group Sha Na Na, where he created his iconic ‘Bowzer’ persona—a humorous greaser with a muscle shirt and slicked-back hair, which became a cultural icon in the 1970s and 1980s. Bauman started attending The Juilliard School at age 12 with an expertise in piano playing, and he is a 1964 graduate of Martin Van Buren High School and a 1968 graduate of Columbia University. Beyond his music career, he has made significant contributions to television, voice acting, and advocacy for musicians’ rights. He was also a VJ on VH-1. Bauman continues to perform and is involved in political activism, campaigning for Democratic candidates and advocating for Social Security and Medicare. He is also the co-author of the Truth in Music Bill, designed to stop imposter musical groups and protect elderly Americans’ rights.

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