Multi-tasking has proved to be the key ingredient in the career of music industry veteran David Wills. Growing up near Seattle in the 60's, he was introduced to pop radio at an early age, becoming infatuated by artists that incorporated soul, hillbilly and blues sounds in their music.
Starting at age 14 he began gigging in local bands, playing teen dances and later nightclubs throughout the Northwest. In the mid 70's he moved to Vancouver, Canada to join the group Stonebolt. After a couple of years of dues paying, the group landed a major record deal. Over the next several years, Stonebolt went on to record four albums for Polygram/Parachute and RCA/BMG. The group had an international hit with 'I Will Still Love You', and Canadian hits with 'Don't Ya Hide It', 'Lovestruck', 'Queen Of The Night', and others.
After the group disbanded, David expanded into the business end of the industry, doing marketing, writing and production for several commercial recording studios. He has been recognized with two gold record awards, a SOCAN Airplay Award, and several Ad industry awards. His career has included everything from programming college radio to being a cast member for 2 seasons on the GI Joe cartoon series. He remains active as a session singer, voice actor, songwriter and scriptwriter.
In recent years he has become involved with artist management, helping develop the careers of new artists such as country group The Higgins. David is affiliated with The Sound Kitchen Studios in Vancouver, Canada, and currently sings with retro-soul revival band The Dynamics.
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Hi David! Wow, it is rare indeed to find someone else who knows about the Boswell Sisters in Vancouver, let alone another fan! So cool! I'll surely keep you posted about Company B gigs... Bonnie Raitt's bass player came in to buy some classical music from Sikora's one day, and one thing led to another after that. Hope you're well, it's awesome to hear from you! Merry Christmas / Happy New Year! Jen :)
David, So great to hear from you. Regina was great wasn't it! How's the west coast treating you? As for the promoting tours... that exactly what I want to do for a career. Have been looking into it and will have more info soon. Say hi to those wonderfully talented kids, the Higgins. Cheers, Danine
Hey David! It was so great to get to know you a little better at the CCMA's! It was so much fun and I can't wait until next year! The Higgins were amazing!! Hope all is well with you and looking forward to seeing you soon. Take care. Nikki :0)
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Hi DavidWillsMusic!,
Hey just wanna thank you again for being our friends on myspace. We wanna mention a few things.
For all the locals in the valley, check out our schedule, we got a few gigs happening in the Abbotsford area. We'd love to meet yeah.
For those outside the valley and also as a thank you, we've got two free downloads for the next month.
'Not Much Time' and 'Call of Chrysalids'.
Finally we do have a new video coming out soon and don't forget, you can buy our cd through our myspace.
Keep in touch.
Rick - The Havingas
David, thanks for the add. I remember all the old tunes from my youth, and it's great to see so many great musicians on here making friends and sharing music.
Hi David!! I love your style! Great voice and talent!!
Thank you so much for your kind message! I truly appreciate your words :) Its really nice to hear coming from a talent like you :)
Stop by and say hello anytime, would love to hear from you! :)
well, sure i remember our little scene together in Burt's movie :-)
we were in the little side room upstairs off the hallway balcony in that 70's Brady Bunch house and your character was singing and playing acoustic guitar with a crowd of "house guests" gathered round at Burt's party , and of course, nobody's listening to Burton's characters' songs, and instead we're all listening to your characters' song
...and i think my character was initially standing near the doorway noticing the whole thing going down with Paul Sorvino and then somehow i ended up with one ridiculous line that was supposed to encapsulate the, ah, sad sad irony, of the whole situation~
David, hope all is well with you creatively and personally~
Thanks so much for the add hon and the compliment :) Shashona = Morning Star. and yes Indi Music rocks!! Id sure love to air your tracks hon they are spectacular!!! and you are pretty hot as well hehehe
Shashona
Indi Showcase Radio
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www.awesomeradio.net
Hope all is well in your neck of the woodlands. I'm writing like a maniac, did some recording with the Hermit, will be doing more with him soonly, am finishing up a cuckold of songs with MC Self Evident (mmmm, trip-hop) and will be recording thos eearly in the new year, and have started a swathe of new material of my own. Started a business custom-making songs for people who wish to commission my services, too...
All good things. Hope you're merry and bright, looking forward to seeing you very soon - coffee beverage? Lemme
