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David Walker

About Me

Welcome to David Walker's Myspace pageDavid Walker has been defying all odds of today's music and breaking the mold in the music industry.. truly said, a Modern day Country Beethoven!David while profoundly deaf, has the ability to hear with a Cochlear Implant, which is a modern day device that is surgically implanted. (yes kinda like the Bionic man). He lost his hearing when he was 5 years old, due to a bout with spinal meningitis and Scarlett Fever. He started writing at the age of 12, and started singing as best he could around that age as well, craving the spotlight and attention of family members and friends alike. David has always been a performer to some degree, be it music or comedy. In high school, he made his debut as a comedian in which he performed in local comedy clubs in Tulsa Oklahoma. Jokers comedy club was his first real gig, besides the local talent show. He's also performed at the Tulsa Comedy Club as well. While he enjoys comedy, Music is his passion.
David is a very talented melodic writer and Lyricist. he enjoys listening to others play and getting ideas, and listening to lyrics, (reading them mostly) and finding different ways to say things. As his writing talent grew, he became more frustrated by having to rely on others to put the "music" that was in his head, out into the real world. taking the time, he has spent the last 2 years learning to play the acoustic guitar. While he will always have to rely on the help of his fellow musicians, and co-writers for accents and other melody enhancement, his ability to write with a guitar enhances his work, and gives him more musical freedom.
David is currently active Member of NSAI, Nashville Songwriters Association International. Prior to moving to Tennessee, he served as one of NSAI's coordinators for the Regional Workshop in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His current role besides being an active member, is serving on the NSAI Adopt-A-Shop committee, that matches pro writers with workshops all over the nation.
In November of 2004, David made the Move to Nashville, TN to spend more time with his music as well as live the day to day life. While he hopes to make it someday in the music business as a successful writer, he realizes that the goal is a long journey. Residing in Lebanon TN, he made his first temporary residence there. He FINALLY moved his son out from Oklahoma, to be with him in November of 2005, and They both currently reside in Clarksville TN.
Currently David does not have any live shows scheduled, however, you might catch him out at a writers night around Nashville, TN.

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Member Since: 11/02/2006
Band Website: www.soundclick.com/davidwalker
Band Members: Songwriter: David Walker
Influences: General I have a wide range of interest from playing chess to playing at a writers night. I enjoy movies, and taking walks just to clear my head and take in the scenery. I love to dance. But most of all I enjoy spending time with my family. My son Trevor who is my world.

Music Im predominantly country!! However, I am starting to broaden my horizons in other Genres. some friends of mine are making me branch out so to speak.

Heroes My heroes are not typical I guess. My heroes are the ones that nobody really thinks about. My Grandfather was by far the most influential man in my life. to me he walked on water. People who dont give up on life, even when life has thrown them so many curve balls are the ones who are true heroes. they see the world with the glass half full, instead of a glass half empty. That in itself is an ispiration. Musically my heroes are Garth Brooks, James Taylor, simply because they perform and write some of the hardest subjects to touch on.
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My Blog

Reminding ourselves what America really is all about

here is a good cartoon to watch before you vote!!  It really is a good reminder of what America is all about. D.
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:21:00 GMT

Ricky Skaggs - New Star Shining

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekdb2iqPRW8Ricky Skaggs New Star Shining (C) 1986 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT I've searched a long time for this video. It means a lot to me and I hope you enjoy it as...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:13:00 GMT