Felix Hanemann (born May 1, 1953) is an American singer and musician.

Biography

Early life

He graduated from Warren Easton High School and attended the University of New Orleans and Loyola (Music Major, English Minor). His joined first band, The Salt & Pepper Conspiracy, when he was 14 yrs old. In 1972 he put together band Shepherd’s Bush with

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as the lead guitarist.

Career

Hanemann formed the band

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in February 1975 with guitarist and singer

and drummer Guy Gelso, with Felix playing bass, keyboards and backing vocals.

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signed Zebra in 1982 and their self-titled debut record was released in March 1983. The album stayed on the ''Billboard'' charts for eight months, peaking at number 29. Zebra has continued to record and perform, going into their third decade with six albums to their credit. In 2000 Hanemann released his first solo album, entitled “Rock Candy” and in 2006 he became a member of the band Harry Slash & The Slashtones. Felix is also currently the keyboardist/bassist for the popular metro New York area

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tribute ban
Hindenberg
which also features fellow Slashtone

(drums) and Karl Cochran (guitar), both veterans of the

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band amongst other endeavors. Hindenberg's singer is Michael McEwan, also o
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References

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