Wayne Wadhams, singer of the Fifth Estate, Berklee professor,
peacefully passed away yesterday morning.

Wayne was a wonderful and friendly soul.   He will be missed.

Wayne's voice went to 11 in June of 1967 with his rendition of
the big song from The Wizard of Oz.

I will send out another e mail regarding the memorial service.

Rest in Peace, Wayne Wadhams
Nov. 12, 1946 - August 19, 2008

Here's some information about his work - he was a vitally important figure
on the
Boston Rock & Roll scene.

Wayne Wadhams biography
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:wzfpxqrgldke~T1

Review of DING DONG THE WITCH IS BACK
Wayne was lead vocalist/keyboardist on this song which hit 11 on 6/10/1967

http://www.answers.com/topic/ding-dong-the-witch-is-back-the-fifth-estate-1964-1969

2005 article on How Berklee Recording Studios Were Built
http://artsmediamag.blogspot.com/2006/01/wayne-wadhams-article-by-joe-viglione.html

Wayne released one of the first compilations of Boston Rock & Roll in 1975
Chef's Salad: The Sound Of Boston From Studio B
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3zfyxqy0ldae

Wayne Produced the jazz group Full Circle
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dcfqxqe5ldde