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Jeff
is the lead vocalist for
the Vibes
and the band’s
founder. He was born and raised in Canton, Ohio.
Link to Jeff's May '05 Interview
He started singing with a band in
New Zealand at fifteen while on
a Rotary exchange.
The band covered rock of the early and mid-seventies.
While attending Kent State University
in the 80’s, Jeff performed in
musical theatre, most
notably as Riff in a production of West
Side Story.
Jeff
joined the Dead Giveaway Band,
while in college, and collaborated
with other members on original songs. This popular Northeast Ohio
band recorded two singles
that aired
on Cleveland Radio in the 1980's.
Jeff
graduated with distinction from KSU in 1985 where he earned a BBA,
majoring in computer science and operations research. That same
year, he started his consulting career with Arthur Anderson
& Co.
Jeff began his own business
in 1988. Consulting to GE and BP for most of the 90's, he traveled
often between Ohio, Texas, and Alaska.
Of
late, Jeff has devoted much of his time to
entertaining. He has thrilled audiences as The King at corporate
events, conventions, country clubs, and festivals.
Like
Elvis, Jeff is also a student of the martial arts, He is a
former
National
AAU Karate Champion.
Jeff
and his wife, Cecelia
live in Houston with their pets Aussie, Buddy, Smudge, and
Leo.
They have two grand children by
Cecelia's daughter, Tienne:
Avery and
James.(more
pics).
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Jeff
Hodges
Lead Vocals
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