Tim Freedman

Infobox musical artist 2
Name = Tim Freedman

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Background = cyan
Birth_name = Timothy James Freedman
Origin = Sydney, New South Wales
Born = birth date and age|1964|11|25
Genre = Rock Pop Alternative rock Indie pop Ska
Occupation = Singer Songwriter
Years_active = 1986 - Current
Instrument = Vocals Piano
Magnum_opus = No Aphrodisiac
Associated_acts = The Whitlams The Olive Branch Penguins on Safari Itchy Feet

Tim Freedman (25 November 1964) is the lead singer and pianist of the Australian band The Whitlams. He was born in Sydney and was raised in CollaroyFact|date=October 2007, in Sydney's Northern Beaches region. Prior to co-founding The Whitlams, Freedman was the front man of ska band Itchy Feet, and later the indie pop bands Penguins on Safari and The Olive BranchFact|date=October 2007.

In an interview, which aired on 612 ABC Brisbane on Friday September 29, 2006, Freedman said he became a pianist "by mistake" after quitting law school. He later completed a Bachelor of Arts at Sydney University. The song "No Aphrodisiac" was The Whitlams break-through hit (1997).

He cited a highlight of his career so far: receiving the ARIA award for "Best Album" from the man after whom his band The Whitlams were named, former Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. "We've become quite friendly since", he said.Fact|date=October 2007

"We've released six albums and had the same line-up for seven years", he said. Fact|date=October 2007 "We're a tight-knit bunch of fellas".Fact|date=October 2007 Finally, he declared: "The last decade's been pretty good to me".Fact|date=October 2007

Since late 2006, Tim has been the host of the music chat show The Tim Freedman Sunday Session 6pm Sunday nights on Sydney radio station Vega 95.3fm Fact|date=October 2007.

Three and a half years ago, he had a daughter, Alice, with a friend. They now co-parent the child. This remained unknown until an article was published in the Sydney Morning Herald on August 2 2008.

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