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It all began in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada as two brothers Mark (bari) & Tom Metzger (bass) grew up singing together following in their father’s footsteps, Charlie. They were a matched set in every quartet thru the years; The Edge, Sonic Boom and Counterpoint. | It all began in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada as two brothers Mark (bari) & Tom Metzger (bass) grew up singing together following in their father’s footsteps, Charlie. They were a matched set in every quartet thru the years; The Edge, Sonic Boom and Counterpoint. | ||
Around the same time there was a barbershopper in Australia, John Newell (lead), perfecting his craft. John is a two time [[Australian Association of Men Barbershop Singers]] (AAMBS) quartet champion (1999 / 2001) with Southern Cross (lead). He is also the first Society affiliate Barbershopper (off continent) gold medalist. | Around the same time there was a barbershopper in Australia, John Newell (lead), perfecting his craft. John is a two time [[Australian Association of Men Barbershop Singers]] (AAMBS) quartet champion (1999 / 2001) with Southern Cross (lead). He is also the first Society [[affiliate]] Barbershopper (off continent) gold medalist. | ||
A few years later young tenor Tim Broersma was also singing on the International contest stage with Doug, his father. He won his first district quartet championship in 1993 with Milky Way (age 14). He was also active in Studio One, Counterpoint and Bachelor Party. | A few years later young tenor Tim Broersma was also singing on the International contest stage with Doug, his father. He won his first district quartet championship in 1993 with Milky Way (age 14). He was also active in Studio One, Counterpoint and Bachelor Party. | ||
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Doug Broersma, Tim's dad replaced a retiring John Newell in 2008 | Doug Broersma, Tim's dad replaced a retiring John Newell in 2008 | ||
Well, even though the contest part of their story ended they continue to produce top-notch CDs and entertain audiences worldwide. | Well, even though the contest part of their story ended they continue to produce top-notch CDs and entertain audiences worldwide. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||