 Bauman was Born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, Bauman started attending The Juilliard School at age 12 and is a 1964 graduate of Martin Van Buren High School in Queens Village, Queens.Bauman was a member of the band Sha Na Na between 1970 and 1983.He was featured in the television comedy/variety show "Sha Na Na" from 1977 to 1981.