Charles (Charlie) Tapp Musical Bio

Began playing drums professionally 5 nights a week in 1974;  Co-founded the group Christmas with Mark Robertson and Jeff Pilson. The group played concerts at the Seattle Center, Seattle Concert Theater, and did a live radio broadcast on KZOK FM in 1979.

Studied voice, theory, and keyboards for four years in Seattle with Maestro David Kyle (Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Vic Damone) through 1981.

In 1980, Tapp joined Randy Hansen and, along with Scott Rosberg, recorded "The Randy Hansen Album" on Capitol Records. That group played two North American tours which included several coliseum shows with Bob Seger, Sammy Hagar, REO Speedwagon, Head East, Triumph, Little Feet, and Blue Oyster Cult.

In 1982, Charles joined Timmy who, with Andy West (Dixie Dregs), recorded an EP in 1984 with producer Eddie Offord (Yes, ELP). Timmy opened for The Dixie Dregs several times and recorded many original songs. The Atlanta recording was eventually released in 1999.

In 1987 CharlesTapp formed his own band THE TAPP singing lead from behind the drums, with Rob Neumann on guitar and Chuck Steaks on keyboards and keybass. Along with recording original material, the group also played clubs and concerts in the San Francisco Bay Area.

In 1997, Tapp founded and launched independent Rudolf Music that has released:

Charles Tapp  - "Tapp"

Timmy - "The Atlanta Project"

Randy Hansen  - "Thinking Of You"

Christmas - "Live In Seattle"

Concerned Citizens - "Bye Bye Bush"

Charles Tapp with Alec Fuhrman and Steve Evans - "Christmas Songs"

Christmas - "Oh Christmas Tree"

THE TAPP  - "Super Surveillance Central"

These projects are all available at Apple iTunes and CD Baby.

Song samples and Free MP3s are available at www.RudolfMusic.com