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Sam Harris (Vocalist)

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The Resume

    (June 4, 1961- )
    Born in Cushing, Oklahoma
    Winner of the $100,000 grand prize in season one of 'Star Search' (1984)
    Recorded the albums 'Sam Harris' (1984), 'Sam-I-Am' (1985), 'Standard Time' (1997) and 'Revival' (1999)
    Appeared in the CBS series 'The Class' (2006-07)
    Appeared on Broadway in 'Grease,' 'The Life' and 'The Producers'

Why he might be annoying:

    His first solo show, 'Out of Control,' opened with him singing 'God Bless the Child' while in a straightjacket.
    After his 'Star Search' win, 'Over the Rainbow' became the ubiquitous power ballad for later contestants.
    He was an alcoholic.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He raises money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
    His Carnegie Hall debut sold out in only five hours.
    Liza Minneli said, 'Sam Harris is the best damn singer I've ever heard in my whole life.'

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 12 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 72.22% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 83 Votes: 71.08% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 62 Votes: 69.35% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 22 Votes: 68.18% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying