Contrary to what some might say, Bob was not around to invent barbershop. However, he has been singing for quite a long time. Bob started singing in grade school, performing his first solo in a seventh grade production of the Sound of Music. Throughout High School Bob performed in musicals and folk groups.

Bob actually got introduced to barbershop by his barber (of all people), who encouraged him to attend a Greendale Village Showmen’s rehearsal.

As a sign of things to come, Bob’s first quartet entered and won a talent

contest at of all places, a local bar.

Bob, along with Dave, is a charter member of the Midwest Vocal Express.

Bob has won several divisional quartet championships singing either bass or baritone. Quartets in Bob's barbershop history are; front Page News, On Request, By Popular Demand, Escapades, and many more he can’t remember. Another quartet of note was Ovation. This group included Paul’s Dad (Roger) and brother (Keith). He can still remember that little snot-nosed kid (Paul) sitting in corner being a pest during Ovation’s rehearsal.

As an early influence on young Harris, Bob likes to take credit for Paul’s success. Fortunately Paul ignored those impressions and has done pretty well on his own.

For nine years until their recent retirement, Bob also sang with the New Horizon Singers, a popular men’s singing group specializing in pop music.

Bob married his High School sweetheart, Pat and together they have three grown children, and four spoiled grand children.

Many of you Barbershop music fans will recognize Pat from quartets such as; Silhouettes in Sound, Charade and most recently Surefire. All were Region 22 Champs with several international top twenty appearances.

Bob is a C.P.A and has been the Controller for Sterling Inc, a Milwaukee Manufacturer, for the last fifteen years.

bob@magnumquartet.com