Jim Haas
Birth nameJames Edwin Haas
BornMontana, US
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1960s–2018

James Edwin Haas was an American singer who performed vocals for many artists including Andy Williams, Neil Diamond, Jackson Browne, David Cassidy, Leif Garrett, Pink Floyd,[1] and Barry Manilow.[2] Leif Garrett, after Haas' death, explained that in multiple tracks in his earlier albums Haas actually replaced his vocals entirely. The producers had wanted him to "smooth" Garrett's uneven vocals, but made the choice sometimes to replace Garrett entirely on his own albums. In some cases, Garrett's producers even brought in Haas to sing for Garrett behind a curtain during some live concert tour performances.[3][4] He was a member of Roger Waters' The Bleeding Heart Band.[5][6]

A Facebook post from one of his associated acts announced James' death in January 2018, which was later confirmed in an interview with Garrett.[7][3]

Discography

References

  1. 1 2 3 Andy Mabbett (2010), Chris Charlesworth (ed.), Pink Floyd: The Music and the Mystery, Omnibus Press, OCLC 762731304, Wikidata Q25766745
  2. "The RCA Albums Collection – John Denver : Credits". AllMusic. June 12, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  3. 1 2 Nolasco, Stephanie (January 4, 2020). "Former teen idol Leif Garrett explains descent into hard drugs: 'There has always been more to my story'". Fox News. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  4. Ruggiero, Bob (January 10, 2020). "Leif Garrett: An American Idol". Houston Press. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  5. "Jim Haas Discography at Discogs". discogs. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  6. 1 2 Miles, Barry; Andy Mabbett (1994). Pink Floyd the visual documentary. London: Omnibus. ISBN 0711941092.
  7. Facebook. Lost Sounds Montana https://www.facebook.com/LostSoundsMontana/posts/we-are-sad-to-report-that-jim-haas-formerly-of-the-frantics-has-passed-away-jim-/1502858603163945/. Retrieved June 29, 2021. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. "Jimmy Haas – Love Is Loving You (Vinyl)". discogs. November 13, 1974. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  9. "Pink Floyd – The Wall (CD, Album)". discogs. June 21, 1985. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  10. Col Turner. "An Exclusive AFG Interview With Jon Joyce". Pinkfloydz.com. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  11. "Roger Waters – The Wall – Live in Berlin (DVD)". discogs. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
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