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Jeff Timmons In Chicago Nov 3rd and Nov 29th
By ChicagoPride.com
October 31, 2003
His New Release to Coincide With National Grass Roots Promotional Tour
CHICAGO, IL - While other members of successful bands look to their major record labels
to support their solo careers, (Justin Timberlake, Nick Lachey and Nick Carter) Jeff
Timmons, founding member of the multi-platinum selling group 98 DEGREES, is about to
embark on his first solo venture apart from the famous foursome without label assistance.
Timmons' new solo CD, "Whisper That Way," will be supported by a nationwide tour,
cyber-promotional campaign and a lot of miles across the country in a 35-foot
Winnebago - without a major record label. The CD is currently available online at
JeffTimmons.com and will be available at select mainstream retail locations
September 9, 2003.
To coincide with the release of "Whisper That Way," select, exclusive retail partners
will be the home for a nationwide promotional tour through December, where Jeff will
perform mini-concerts and autograph copies for his legions of fans. "When we first
started as 98 Degrees, the guys and I went cross country in a Winnebago, stopping in
almost every major city for in-store and mall appearances, local TV and radio interviews
and fan meet and greets," explains Jeff. "So, I figured since this is my first solo
record I would do the same thing so I can meet and get as close to the fans as
possible - and this time there will be more room on the Winnebago!"
"Whisper That Way" is an extremely personal album for Jeff as an artist. Being a fourth
of the hit-making group 98 DEGREES provided a certain "safety" zone as an artist. "I
really wanted to create this album on my own - from writing the songs, to producing the
record - as it was my first chance to show my fans who I was as an artist," explains
Timmons. "When you are part of a group it is an amazing collaborative effort but, it
was definitely exciting (and nail-biting) to have all of the creative control and
responsibility for this record. And, though being with a major label can have its
advantages (mainly with financial support), by doing this on my own, I have been able
to maintain the creative control and really have the chance to show people who I am as
an artist, using my ‘voice’ without label politics."
"Whisper That Way" is immensely personal and it blends the beautiful vocal harmonies
Jeff was known for during his 98 DEGREES days, this time using only his voice, with a
mixture of pop, R&B and a few more adult contemporary songs. 98 DEGREES fans will be
happy to know there are plenty of pop ballads as well, including the CD's first single
and title track, "Whisper That Way." The 13 track CD, with all songs written and produced
by Timmons, features the touching song about the birth of his son ("Baby J") that any
parent will relate to; a vocal/piano duet with Adult Contemporary, platinum-selling
pianist/songwriter, Jim Brickman ("Be The One"); and a few bonus remixes as well.
Jeff Timmons will perform an in-store concert and sign autographs at Borders in
Evanston (1700 Maple Avenue). For More Info: 847-733-8852. Watch Jeff Monday Morning
at 8 on Fox News in the Morning!
Jeff will also appear alongside Jim Brickman at Brickman's holiday concert tour at the
Chicago Theatre on November 29, 2003.
A native of Ohio, Jeff currently resides in California with his wife Trish, and two
children - son Jeffrey (a.k.a "Baby J") and daughter, Alyssa.
Jeff Timmons // News Articles & Interviews // Chicago Pride