Haini Wolfgramm (born in San Francisco, California) is an American singer, musician, businessman, and a former member of the family group The Jets, composed of siblings: Eddie, Eugene Wolfgramm, Elizabeth Wolfgramm, Kathi, Leroy, Moana, and Rudy Wolfgramm.
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Early Life edit
Wolfgramm grew up in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. He, like the rest of his family, are members of the Latter Day Saints. [1]
The Jets edit
The band initially called themselves Quasar after a now-defunct brand of television sets. They changed their name to the Jets, a name taken from the Elton John song "Bennie and the Jets", on the suggestion of manager Don Powell.[2]
The single "Rocket 2 U, featuring lead vocals by Haini, received a nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 31st Grammy Awards in 1989. It peaked at #6 on the Billboard Charts.[3]
After the Jets edit
Wolfgramm is the CEO of H & S Records, an independent record label. [4] In 2017, H & S (through their subsidiary Sony/Red) released the 13 Crowns single "Grateful".[5][6] 13 Crowns is composed of members of the Wolfgramm family. [7]
Haini performs as a member of "The Jets Original Family Band" with brothers Leroy and Rudy.[8] In 2021, the group was presented with a "Best of Las Vegas" award for their "80's & 90's Experience" show.[9]
Also in 2021, The Jets were featured in the documentary The Jets: Making It Real. It premiered at the Utah Film Market. [10] The film focuses on the three oldest Wolfgramm brothers, Haini included.
Personal life edit
Wolfgramm married Sarah Knapp on March 24, 1994. Sarah was a singer/songwriter for the RCA Records’ 1990’s group Blush. Together they have 13 children.[11] In 2023, the family was featured on Good Morning America.[11]
References edit
- ^ "What happened to the Jets? How the Latter-day Saint family band fell apart and came back together". 18 February 2022.
- ^ "The Jets to perform in Manila and Cebu for 30th anniversary tour". MSN. Archived from the original on 2016-08-19.
- ^ "The Jets | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Haini Wolfgramm: Resumes".
- ^ "13 Crowns Continue Their Family's Musical Legacy with the Release of Their Debut Single "Grateful" | ABNewswire" (Press release). 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Today Yahoo Music premiered the video of Pop R'n'B band 13 Crowns debut single Grateful". blogs.dailynews.com. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "13 CROWNS TO RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE 'GRATEFUL' ON SEPTEMBER 11" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "The Jets bring the hits of the '80s and '90s to the Strip". 6 January 2020.
- ^ https://www.bestoflasvegas.com/listing/2021/family-friendly-show-6611
- ^ "12th Utah Film Market".
- ^ a b America, Good Morning. "Family with 13 kids goes viral for sharing inside look at their home life". Good Morning America. Retrieved 2024-04-17.