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Welcome to TimMenard.com. This singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has been entertaining audiences throughout America for over four decades. As you navigate through the site you'll discover a diverse and unique talent. Tim's musical proficiency, introspective songs, smokey tenor voice and variety of bands make him a musician to be reckoned with. Enjoy... Did you know ... 1955: Tim was born, a week after Elvis's release of Hound Dog. One week later, John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time. 1962: Tim got a toy drum set which had paper heads and lasted about ten minutes 1963: Tim saw Beatles on Ed Sullivan, and told his mother, "That's what I want to do when I grow up!" 1964: Formed a group with three friends, sat in trees singing hits of the day (Beatles, Hermans Hermits, Raiders, first paying gig at birthday party — played cardboard box and tennis rackets in 1965: Tim's Mom signed him up for accordian lessons. Mercifully, the salesman never returned ... 1966: Got first guitar and first flat top — Ugh! 1980: Started a band called Blue Cadillac and sat in with Craig's band The Owls at Micheal's Hideaway in Rogers Park. Started running an open mike and playing as a duo with Craig — Champlin & Menard Check back for more Tim Tidbits! back to top
