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NEWS UPDATE
John has written a number of songs with a 'country' feel to them and at the moment he is busy fine tuning them in his recording studio out in California.
Last year John flew to Berlin with his wife Cynthia and manager, David Oddie, to take part in the recording of a programme called 'Hit Giganten,' which is a well established and successful show on national channel Sat1, with it's presenter Hugo Egon Balder. John, backed by Cynthia, sang his newly recorded version of 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore,' whilst other 60s artistes performed their big hits too. The Fortunes was one of those acts to appear and sadly happened to be one of the last Rod Allen performed before he was taken ill. The broadcast date for this show takes place sometime in March/ April and will be posted here, just as soon as it is known. A recording of the show has been promised by the TV company too.
A DVD is in the pipe-line of a number of the concerts John took part in last year, with The Dakotas and it is hoped that this will soon become available.
Wayne from the Zone Radio station is working on a couple of special programmes featuring John and the dates for these will be announced here just as soon as they are released. Wayne has also included an interview with John on his website at www.thezoneradio.net.
Negotiations are in place for John to take part in a number of 'live' performances in Northern Europe towards the end of this year and these too will be reported here.
MY NEW OFFICIAL WEBSITE IS:
johnwalkerinternational.org.
My new fan club address is c/o Joy, PO Box 4171, Radstock, BA3 3UN email: joy@johnwalkerinternational.org
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JOHN WALKER was destined to become a musical superstar and icon of the 60s Hollywood and London rock and roll scene. The combination of John’s musical abilities and drop-dead gorgeous looks proved irresistible to promoters, managers, agents and fans around the world. By the time he was eighteen, John had given guitar lessons to younger friends in his Calfornia neighbourhood – Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, and David Marks – who practised their new surf music in John’s family garage, incorporating some of the guitar riffs John had taught them in their music and who went on to form The Beach Boys.
By nineteen, John was recording at the famed “Goldstar” Studios in Hollywood with Phil Spector and other hot new musicians and producers. During the early 60s, John and his bands were drawing huge crowds at the trendiest clubs in Hollywood with regular visits in the audience from The Rolling Stones, and other new rock bands who were checking out the California rock scene. Soon, John would be jamming every afternoon with Jimi Hendrix in Europe and modelling the latest London fashions, in Penthouse and other popular fan magazines.
In 1964, John Walker formed the legendary Walker Brothers in Hollywood, eventually replacing original drummer Al “Tiny” Schneider (who went on to tour with The Everly Brothers), with P.J Proby’s drummer, Gary Leeds. The band met with great success there before heading off to England in 1965 and producing chart topping hits such as the No.1s: “Make It Easy On Yourself ” and “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore” and other classics – “My Ship Is Comin In” and “No Regrets”. John’s solo hits include “Annabella”, “Woman” and “Kentucky Woman”.
John and the other two Walker Brothers, Scott and Gary, toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia, winning the hearts of many frenzied and devoted fans throughout the world. John and The Walker Brothers headlined shows with Jimi Hendrix (introducing Hendrix and his band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience to European crowds for the first time), Roy Orbison, Eric Clapton Cream, Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck, Lulu, Cat Stevens….the list goes on. He appeared on countless 60s television shows in America and Europe including “The Sandie Shaw Show”, “Shindig”, “Top Of the Pops” and “Beat Club”. John performed for the royal family at The Royal Variety Performance Show and has had a longstanding involvement with a variety of charitable causes in the US and in Europe, particularly those for children.
In the 70s, John turned his attention to the recording process and now has his own recording / mixing / and mastering studio. He is a sought after consultant for upcoming bands, solo performers and recording / studio technicians. He formed his own label – “Arena” – in the mid - 90s.
Apart from his well - known vocals, John is a critically acclaimed songwriter and a blistering blues/rock guitarist. His latest CD – “Just For You” – is scheduled for release in May 2007.
Coming up in 2007…..John Walker will be a featured artiste on the PBS “British Invasion” special, to air nationally on US television beginning in March . He will be back on tour in the UK, by popular demand,for another Solid Silver Sixties Tour from February 21st - April 29th, ending at the London Palladium. He will also be appearing in the UK and The Continent for several other shows in May, June and later in the year.
Sounds like you were more of a "good father" to me than a pop-star, in the last message, did'nt it? And where is Scott, tell me, for he's the music of the world to me.
I must tell you, dear John that my weekend wasn't that wonderful at all. I just go on and on ruining.. but you are very positive, at least. Do I realize something about myself now, instead of telling you about the wonderful music you've made and your important contribution to our passionate need ("urge") for "Weltschmerz"? Will it ever stop this need for expressing sadness for as long as we live?Obviously, not. Have a really nice week, and God bless you for what you've done for us. And still do of course, since you're always in a good mood, and treat us, your fans, wonderfully. Thank you, so much.
Thank you for taking a listen to my music. Glad you liked what you heard!
I hope you'll stop by www. davidshelbymusic. com to hear a sampling of all the tracks from my debut CD, I Came to Play. I look forward to hearing what you think.
Hello John,i have uploaded a new video on the left side of my page "For You"this vid started with me and my good friend Harvey Morrison(Morrovision) to see if we sync me singing over a original track, this is not the finnished video but i would really like to hear your opinion,when you get a chance please have a watch and please leave a comment with your thoughts thanks for your time i hope you like it....peace....DT!!!!!!!
Hello i've just uploaded a a Demo of what will be the Album name"Substance" this song is still work in progress so it will be on my page for a limited amount of time so please come and have a listen and leave a comment with your thoughts thanks for your time....DT
