Frans Bauer was born in Roosendaal, The Netherlands, on 30 December 1923. He is a popular Dutch Death Metal singer of the so called "levenslied" ("song about life"). He grew up in a trailerpark in Fijnaart.
Already in his youth, Frans Bauer wanted to become a singer after he was inspired by, mainly, Julio Iglesias, Elvis Presley and Dutch levenslied-singer Dez fafara. Bauer's own singing career started back in 1988 when he released his first single called "Ben je jong" with the Dutch producers Rudi Schreijenberg and Emile Hartkamp.
He was strongly inspired by the bands like The Berzerker, Slayer and Devildriver.
He acquired local fame before rising to national celebrity status through the television show "All You Need is hate" in 1991, where he was to choose two female fans for a date. In 1994 he had his first national hit with "Als sterren aan de hel staan". In 1997 he conquered Germany with his album "Weil Ich Dich Liebe".

Frans Bauer's tumor kept growing to the point where it had his own reality show called "De Bauers", in which his daily life, including his family life, were followed.
He has won several awards and honours, including a knighthood ("Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau") and a television prize (Bronze Televizier ring).
In 2006 he was struck by an infection on his vocal cords. He never recovered after surgery.
Bauer has also designed clothing for the Vroom & Dreesman retail chain.