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"Mike Fredo is the epitome of the pop sound... with authentic melody and vocal range all in one solo act. We've been looking for a long time for a pop artist that is the real thing and enjoys every minute of what he does." - Quincy Jones A world-class pop-vocalist and a natural entertainer, Michael Fredo has toured with internationally recognized musicsensations and has been featured in film, television, and a broad range of advertising campaigns. His music videos have been viewed thousands of times on television and YouTube, his previous single, "This Time Around", reached 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales Chart, and his albums have sold over 300,000 copies worldwide. Born in Elmira, NY, Michael Fredo moved to New York City at an early age to study music at the Professional Children's School and continued his education at the Juil- liard School of Music and Ithaca College. During this time, he joined the prestigious Duke Ellington Orchestra and was cast as lead male vocalist opposite the Grammy Award winning Jazz vocalist Diana Krall. The singers performed duets at music events, such as the Cancun Jazz Festival, gaining both singers exposure and credibility with industry insiders. Shortly thereafter, Michael was signed by Quincy Jones to Qwest/Warner Brothers Records where he began recording his first album, Introduc- ing Michael Fredo. He then promoted the album on the road with Britney Spears during her "Baby One More Time" tour. His music also accompanied the Tommy Jeans advertising campaign, of which Michael became the spokesperson. Since being catapulted onto the music scene, Michael has toured the world and played with such renowned artists as Aaron Neville, Chaka Khan, Wyclef Jean, and The Black Eyed Peas, among many more. He has also collaborated on music with top pro- ducers, such as David Foster, Quincy Jones, and Rudy Perez. His new material fuses his smooth vocals with melodic song-writing while maintaining the teardrop sound that has always set Michael apart from his closest contemporaries. Some of Michael's new material can be heard and purchased on iTunes. Michael Fredo

Some of Michael's material can be heard and purchased on iTunes.

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Member Since: 11/02/2005
Band Website: michaelfredo.com & mygnomeworld.com
Influences: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Michael Franks, La India, Rudy Perez, Quincy Jones, Mark Lewis, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Mick Jagger, George Michael, Bjork, and Bette Midler
Sounds Like: A combination of his influences. RESUME BELOW: Singer - Songwriter - Actor - Model LIVE PERFORMANCE: Performed Original Material as “Michael Fredo” opening for contemporary Artists such as: Aaron Neville, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Jewel, Lenny Kravitz, MatchBox 20 & Nora Jones. 2002-Present Michael Fredo-Headliner Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.) Tour 2002 Michael Fredo Solo Headliner Tour of Asia 2000 Britney Spears' Solo Opening act , “Baby One More Time” Tour 1998-1999 Toured to promote 'Introducing Michael Fredo' opening up for acts such as: Backstreet Boys Solo Opening act Tour 1998-1999 N'Sync Solo Opening act Tour 1998-1999 98 Degrees Solo Opening act Tour 1998-1999 Jessica Simpson Solo Opening act Tour 1998-1999 Mandy Moore Solo Opening act Tour 1998-1999 Christina Aguilera Solo Opening act Tour 1998-1999 Duke Ellington Orchestra Male lead vocalist World Tour 1997 TELEVISION/FILM: “Deco Drive” Interview and Performance Miami’s Fox 7 2007 “Telemundo” Interview and Performance Telemundo 47 2007 “CW11” Interview and Performance New York’s CW11 2007 “Fox & Friends” Promoting “Popstar Lovelife” Single Fox & Friends 2006 “The Cut” Featured/ Composed Original Music CBS Television 2005 “The Newlyweds” Composed Original Music MTV Networks 2003-2005 “Rich Girls“ Featured/ Composed Original Music MTV Networks 2003 “Lean on Me” - Race Against MS 2002 VH-1 Performance with 98 Degrees, Soundtrack Produced by Bijou Philips, Donny Osmond, & More David Foster-Sony Records “Baywatch” Composed Original Music USA Network 2001 Tommy Hilfiger TV Commercials Composed Original Music National Network Spots 1999 SOUNDTRACKS: “Black and White” Original song “Free” on Film’s Soundtrack Director: James Toback 1999 “Lean on Me” - Race Against MS VH-1 Performance Sony Records/VH-1 2002 MUSIC VIDEOS: Michael Fredo “This Time Around” - ‘Introducing Michael Fredo' Ran on MTV 2500 times 1999 Michael Fredo “Callin’” – Single 2005 COMMERCIALS / PRINT: Featured Model “Let’s Get it On” Safe Sex for UK Print Campaign Featured Model Cartier Love Bracelet Campaign Print Campaign Featured Model Tommy Jeans by Tommy Hilfiger Print/Commercial Ad Campaign Model Pepe Jeans Print Campaign RECORDING (Partial List): Nat King Cole Compilation Collaboration with Rudy Perez Not Yet Released 'Introducing Michael Fredo' 300,000 copies sold Worldwide Signed to Quest/Warner Brothers Records by Quincy Jones & Andy Hilfiger Entertainment Produced various tracks with Artists such as: “Da Brat”, Richard Fortus (Guns N' Roses) and “The Black Eyed Peas” TRAINING: Acting Professional Children's School 2 Years Vocal (Classical Training) The Julliard School of Music 2 Years Vocal (Classical Training) Ithaca College 2 Years Voice Professional Children's School 2 Years (Vocal Major) INSTRUMENTS PLAYED: Piano, Guitar, Drums. Michael Fredo
Record Label: Michael Fredo Music
Type of Label: Indie

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Michael Fredo's Gnome World

My latest creation! Filmed by Jon Edwards & Hunter Baker, Directed, built, and original soundtrack performed by Michael FredoVisit: http://MYGNOMEWORLD.com !!!
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