Charles Scott Leonard IV (born October 11, 1965) is an American singer and a member of the a cappella group Rockapella, the former house band on the PBS children's geography game show Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
Biography Leonard was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, and attended Lawrence North High School, where he sang in a barbershop–doo wop group. Leonard attended the University of Tampa on a baseball scholarship while studying as a voice major. After graduating in 1987, he got a job singing at Walt Disney World Resort that would also lead to a similar singing job at Tokyo Disneyland in Japan for two years, where he led the Japanese electronic rock band Horizon, released a solo album, and became fluent in Japanese. Leonard returned to the United States looking for a singing job in 1990. Having seen an ad in a New York performing arts newspaper, he auditioned to be the high tenor for Rockapella and got the position in 1991, moving to New York City as a result. During Rockapella's stint as the house band on Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?, Leonard used his connections to the Japanese recording market to obtain a record deal for the group, resulting in seven CDs released in Japan on the ForLife Records label. Over the years, Leonard has become the front man for Rockapella; having been in the group for almost 25 years, he has been the high tenor on all but one of the official Rockapella albums/recordings and is currently the main songwriter–arranger for Rockapella, and produces their recordings in his home recording studio, The Bungalette.
Leonard moved to Tampa, Florida, in 2001, where he lives with his wife and two children. Leonard still sings with Rockapella as of 2025 and is the only original cast member in the group today.
Discography
Solo CDs/Guest Appearances YearAlbumArtistMarch 2010Tokyo Robots - 1M1M2Scott LeonardMay 20071man1mikeScott Leonard2002Nice KittyScott Leonard (fi-Ling Fader)June 1999The TriangleCrown Lee(Leonard as one of various guest musicians)February 1999BluespeelScott Leonard (Flying Faders)1997SeanDEMOniumSean Altman1997Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (Episode: Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special) (Rockapella) Member of the five little piggies1996Joe's Apartment(Rockapella) As a member of The Roach Chorus1996My Favorites: The Bee GeesScott LeonardMay 1991Dance Classics Altered House Vol. 1 Male Vocal CompilationThe OG's featuring Scott Leonard
With Rockapella
Domestic releases Release DateAlbumLine-upLabelNovember 2011A Rockapella HolidayLeonard, Dorian, Brown, Baldi, ThacherShakariki Records / PAID, Inc. September 2010BangLeonard, Dorian, Brown, Baldi, ThacherShakariki Records / PAID, Inc.June 2004Live In JapanLeonard, Wright, Kerman, Baldi, ThacherShakariki RecordsNovember 2002Comfort & JoyLeonard, Wright, Kerman, Baldi, ThacherAmerigo RecordsRe-released on Shakariki Records in 2004August 2002Smilin'Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Baldi, ThacherAmerigo RecordsRe-released on Shakariki Records in 2004March 2001In ConcertLeonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, ThacherJ-Bird RecordsRe-released on Shakariki Records in 2004October 2000ChristmasLeonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, ThacherJ-Bird RecordsRe-released on Shakariki Records in 2004March 20002Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher J-Bird RecordsRe-released on Shakariki Records in 2004February 1999Don't Tell Me You DoLeonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher J-Bird RecordsRe-released on Shakariki Records in 2004Mid-1997RockapellaLeonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher IndependentMid-1996Lucky SevenLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, Thacher IndependentMid-1995PrimerLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, Thacher Independent
International releases YearAlbumLine-upLabel2002In ConcertLeonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, ThacherRentrak RecordsNovember 2001ChristmasLeonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, ThacherRentrak RecordsNovember 1996Lucky Seven:Memories And DreamsLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, ThacherForLife RecordsNovember 1995Best FestLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, ThacherForLife RecordsNovember 1994Out ColdLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, ThacherForLife RecordsApril 1994VocobeatLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, ThacherForLife RecordsDecember 1992Bash!Leonard, Altman, Kerman, CarlForLife RecordsMay 1992From N.Y.Leonard, Altman, Kerman, CarlForLife RecordsMay 1992To N.Y.Leonard, Altman, Kerman, CarlForLife Records
Compilations Release DateAlbumLine-upLabelSeptember 2002Best A CappellaLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, ThacherForLife Records2002More Than EverLeonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, ThacherRentrak Records
Unaffiliated releases YearAlbumLine-upLabelSummer 2005Live At Duo Music ExchangeLeonard, Wright, Kerman, Baldi, ThacherDuo Records
Various releases YearAlbumLine-upSong2007Hokie Nation: An A Cappella TributeLeonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher"I'll Hear Your Voice"200220 Christmas Stars, Vol. IVLeonard, Wright, Kerman, Baldi, Thacher"Merry Christmas Darling"2000Mark and Brian: Little Drummer Boys Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher"Silver Bells" (Live performance)2000A Cappella Christmas PartyLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl"Hold Out For Christmas"1999Revival - Sam HarrisLeonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher"A Change In My Life" (Background vocals)1996Voices Only: A Cappella OriginalsLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, Thacher"Bed Of Nails"1993Carmen Sandiego: Out of This WorldLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, Thacher"Big Wet Rag"1993Put On Your Green ShoesLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl"Light Of The Sun" w/Richie Havens1993Muppet Beach PartyLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl "PapaOomMowMow"1992Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl"Capital""Everything To Me""My Home""Let's Get Away From It All""Indiana""Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?"1992Modern A CappellaLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl"Zombie Jamboree"1991Zappa's UniverseLeonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl"Elvis Has Left The Building""Heavenly Bank Account"
References
External links
Scott Leonard Music