| Tim Feehan | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Timothy Joseph Feehan |
| Born | April 27, 1957 |
| Origin | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | Pop, rock, adult contemporary, AOR |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, studio owner, mix master |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 1977-present |
| Labels | Mustard, Scotti Brothers, MCA, Park Drive Publishing |
| Associated acts | Footloose, Brian McLeod, Chrissy Steele, David Foster, Chicago, Tiffany |
| Website | www.3kmixandmaster.com |
Tim Feehan (born 1957 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, LA area studio owner and mix master.
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Tim Feehan graduated from the University of Alberta in 1984 and began his recording/songwriting career quite accidentally when his college band "Footloose" was asked by a local studio owner to record a song he'd written. That song "Leaving for Maui" shot to the top of the Canadian charts, and became one of the most requested songs of the year in Hawaii.
In 1986, Tim entered a songwriting contest sponsored by the legendary producer David Foster (Celine Dion, Whitney Houston) taking first place and signed with Scotti Bros/CBS in Los Angeles where he relocated later that year. The self-titled debut album "Tim Feehan" was released in 1987 and gained five A.R.I.A. (Alberta Recording Industry Association) awards including "Best Pop Performance" and "Producer of the Year". The first single "Where's the Fire" was chosen as the theme song for the Charlie Sheen motion picture debut and cult favorite The Wraith. In 1987, Tim also won the Canadian Academy of Arts & Sciences Juno Award for "Most Promising Male Vocalist".
In the late 1980s, Tim signed with MCA records and released "Full Contact" featuring collaborations with songwriters Bruce Gaitsch ("La Ilsa Bonita" Madonna), Gene Black ("Never" Heart), and Marc Jordan ("Rhythm of My Heart" Rod Stewart). Musicians included American Idol judge Randy Jackson of Journey (band), Steve Lukather (Toto), Timothy B. Schmit (Eagles), and Richard Marx. During the down time, Tim sang and produced "Dirty Love" which appeared in the James Bond film Licence to Kill (soundtrack) and performed on both the Arthur 2 theme and the Dionne Warwick gold album "Reservations for Two". Tim even found time to write "Heart in Pieces" for the million selling album Chicago 19 and performed in the video Stop the Madness for the Nancy Reagan anti-drug campaign "Just Say No".
In the early 1990s, Tim was involved in numerous projects including a stint as lead singer in the David Foster All-Star World Tour featuring Lee Ritenour (guitar), Nathan East (bass) and Vinnie Colaiuta (drums). In 1993, Tim co-purchased the "Backroom" recording studio in Glendale, California. In 1996, Tim released the album "Pray for Rain", and co-wrote and produced the critically acclaimed "The Color of Silence" for quadruple platinum selling teen pop star Tiffany.
On August 27, 1999, Feehan's song, "Memories Will Last Forever", was played when the Edmonton Oilers honoured Wayne Gretzky with the unveiling of his bronze statue. This song was also used for Wayne Gretzky's retirement jersey ceremony on October 1, 1999 in Edmonton, Alberta.
In the 2000s, Tim continued to work with numerous LA area artists including Brian McKnight, Boys II Men, Bone Thugs N Harmony, and Sergio Vallin from Mexican supergroup Mana while penning songs for such diverse acts as Krayzie Bone, Eddie Money and Kina (musician).
No stranger to TV and film, Tim has had dozens of his songs appear on episodic television including Desperate Housewives, Brothers and Sisters, My Name is Earl, Ugly Betty, The Good Wife, Boston Legal, Dexter, Las Vegas, The Hills, Entourage, The City, One Tree Hill, Norbit, Greek, Numb3rs and others.
In the last year, Tim has been busy putting the finishing touches on the English and Spanish language CDs of Ruthless Record's new signee "Agina".
In the spring of 2011, Tim opened a new business in Agoura Hills, CA, called "3K Mix and Master", which (as the name implies) specializes in mixing and mastering musical product for various artists and producers.