Chaz Nikias
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
*Originally from Kansas City Mo., Chaz's career took off at a young age from there while performing as lead vocalist for the national act, "Granmax."
*"Granmax" played with many great bands : Rush, Ted Nugent, R.E.O.Speedwgon, Eddie Money, Bob Seger, Kansas....to name a few.They toured from Los Angeles to New York.
*During this time period the band produced two albums "A Ninth Alive" & "Kiss Heaven Goodbye".
*"Granmax" first album, a white vinyl collection is set along side Rolling Stones, E.L.O., Pink Flyod, and others in Playboy magazine.
*While showcasing for major record labels they were invited to record live on the Rolling Stones mobile recording unit.
*Granmax continues to sell albums in Japan,Canada,Europe,& U.S.A.
*When Granmax split up, Chaz continued to sing touring through out the US.r>
*At the opening of the multimillion dollar studio "Phaze Four" in Arizona, Chaz performed with Sister Sledge.
*He placed as a finalist in 2005, and 2006 in the pop category with two songs in the internationally known "Song of the year" contest.
*In 2005 Chaz performed the lead role as actor/singer in the Desert Rose Dinner Theater play " The Altos" running for 9 months.
Looking to release CD in July 2008
presently gearing up for a 4 month cruiseship gig.