 Vocalist Chuck Negron grew up in the Bronx in the 1950s,
pursuing his talents in basketball -- for which he was recruited by colleges
nationwide -- and singing, which he explored with his doo wop group the Rondells.
After playing basketball for Santa Maria, CA's Hancock College and California
State University in Los Angeles, Chuck Negron was ready to pursue his musical
career. He remained in Los Angeles, eventually connecting with fellow singers
Cory Wells and Danny Hutton and forming Three Dog Night in 1968. They met with
massive success, scoring 18 consecutive Top 20 singles, including number ones
like "Mama Told Me Not to Come," "Joy to the World," and "Black and White." With
success came the trappings of the rock & roll lifestyle, which for Chuck Negron
focused on drugs: by the time Three Dog Night split in 1977, he had a
2,000-dollar-a-day habit.
Remaining in the grip of addiction for almost two decades,
Chuck Negron wasted away to 126 pounds and attempted 36 rehab programs
unsuccessfully. His stay at the Cri-Help center, however, found him truly
rehabilitated and ready to perform again -- with an extra octave added to his
vocal range. Chuck Negron restarted his career by opening for Howie Mandel's
1994 Atlantic City show, and the following year he released his debut album, Am
I Still in Your Heart. Chuck Negron now divides his time between raising his
family, performing, lecturing, and working with anti-drug organizations like
Musicians Assistance Program (MAP), MusiCares, and Cri-Help. 1999 saw the
release of his biography, Three Dog Nightmare, and his second album, Long Road
Back, the book's musical counterpart. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide
Contact Grabow for more information or to book Chuck Negron
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