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Wayne P. Messmer (born July 19, 1950 in Chicago, IL) [1] is a professional speaker, singer, broadcaster, author and actor. He is a professional member of SAG/AFTRA and the National Speakers Association. He was the long-time public address announcer for the Chicago Cubs.
Whether he is singing at Home Plate at the World Series, standing on the 50-yard line, on a concert stage, a jazz club or a recording studio, Wayne Messmer brings his distinctly recognizable voice to each situation with the versatility to deliver a powerful performance.
In 1994, Wayne Messmer faced the biggest challenge of his life after a random act of violence left him with his life and voice in peril. Today, Wayne shares his story and impacts the world as a speaker, mentor, singer, and more!
Apr 9, 2019 · In the early morning of April 9, 1994, the popular singer best known for singing the national anthem before the Chicago Cubs games was shot in the neck as he was leaving a restaurant on...
Wayne Messmer is often referred to as, "The Guy who sings the Anthem," which he has done for thirty years for Chicago's sports teams and civic functions. He is a well-known voice of the...
Oct 29, 2016 · Surviving A Shot To The Throat, Iconic Chicago Anthem Singer Returns To World Series. Wayne Messmer has sung the national anthem about 5,000 times, many times at Chicago Cubs home games. He...
May 7, 2019 · Twenty-five years ago on Tuesday, Wayne Messmer was bleeding from a gunshot wound in his throat, worried that he might die and thinking his voice was silenced forever. “I was pretty sure it wasn’t going to come back,” Messmer said before Monday’s performance in front of a packed Wrigley Field.
