The Bear Necessities

They are best known for wearing suspenders[2] and former member Masi Oka, one of the best known alumnus of a college a cappella group and actor in the television series Heroes.

[4][5] Founded as an alternative a cappella ensemble, the group has a tradition of highly theatrical, interactive performance and is acclaimed for creating a fun, down-to-earth atmosphere in both rehearsal and concert.

[7] The group’s alumni song is "Streets of Philadelphia" by Bruce Springsteen, arranged by member Andrew Callard in 1995.

[8][9] Founded in 1992, The Bear Necessities were an outgrowth of The High Jinks, another all-male singing group at Brown.

[10][11] Some of the final members of The High Jinks, after moving to New York City after graduation, went on to begin Rockapella, a nationally known a cappella band.