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Byron "Mr. Talkbox" Chambers, (Top CD BABY Seller) is an Orlando-born singer and self-taught instrumentalist. He is married to his beautiful wife, Tammy, of 9 yrs, and are the parents of 3 wonderful children.
Byron's musical career began in his father's Gospel group at the age of five. Growing up in a musical household, Byron was introduced to various genre's of music. He listened to everything from Gospel to Jazz. However, there was one particular sound that caught his heart: The Talkbox. He heard it used by an R&B Funk Master artist named Roger Troutman. When he heard it, he immediately wanted to play it himself for God. From there his journey began.
He later performed and toured with great Gospel groups such as: Franklin Graham JONATHAN BUTLER, The Christianaires, Bishop Paul S.Morton Mary Alessi The Mighty Clouds of Joy The Canton Spirituals Keith Wonderboy Johnson, The Jackson Southernaires, Slim and The Supreme Angels, Robert Blair and The Fantastic Violinaires, Bishop Joseph Garlington Bishop Harold Ray, Khristian Dentley, Lucinda Moore Dewayne Woods Deitrick Haddon Fred Hammond Damita Haddon Ce Ce Winans Kurt Carr and the Kurt Carr Singers William H Murphy III JoAnn Rosario Broderick Rice Comedian Akintunde John Gray Benny Hinn Dr. Zachery and Pastor Riva Tims Dr. Jamal Bryant Apostle Kimberly Daniels Group One Crew Dr. Cindy Trimm Bishop Liston Page Bishop T.D. Jakes Dr. Marilyn HickeyPastor Randy and Paula White. Recently, Byron was featured on Toby Mac's (of DC TALK), GRAMMY NOMINATED, Dove Award winning GOLD CERTIFIED CD, entitled Welcome to Diverse City. This title cut also features the "Funk Master" Bootsy Collins! Check out Mr. Talkbox on the newest Toby Mac's cd called Portable Sounds!! Byron's altar ego "Mr.Talkbox" has a conversation with Toby Mac..Toby calls Mr.Talkbox on the phone, and Mr.Talkbox answers the phone playin the talkbox...Classic Toby Mac humor!
Byron is on the Stellar award winner and Grammy nominated singer, Martha Munnizzi's newest cd, entitled "No Limits!" (Live) which debut at number 1 on Billboard for several weeks. You can now catch the video with Byron's performance with Martha, "Jesus Is The Best Thing" on BET's Video Gospel!!
Byron has toured and performed with Pop artists such as:
N'SYNC
Backstreet Boys
Britney Spears
O-Town
Innosence
Smilez and Southstar
Brooke Hogan
Gloria Estefan
Jordan Knight (formerly of New Kids on the Block)
Hit producer Dakari Trans Continental Studios
While touring with N'SYNC, Byron appeared on shows like: Saturday Night Live, The View, The Radio City Music awards, Nickelodeon's Teen Choice Awards, Walt Disney's Very Merry Christmas Parade (ABC), Home for the Holidays Christmans Special (featuring Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, and Morgan Freeman), The N'SYNC "Aint No Stoppin' Us Now" Pay-per-view special, MTV's TRL, Good Morning America, E True Holiywood Stories (N'SYNC), the Loreal Summer Music Mania, and Nickelodeon's The Big Help.
Gospel appearances: Bobby Jones Gospel (BET, Word Network), Praise Time (U P N). He has also worked with Rodney "DARK CHILD" Jerkins, and many more...
He is currently working with top 3 American Idol finalist, DANNY GOKEY!
In the midst of all the fame and fortune, God began to deal with Byron spiritually concerning his gifts. Byron says, "God told me at the height of my blossoming career to leave the road and dedicate my life to him, and he would bless my music to minister to the world." His debut CD entitled My Testimony has sold in over 17 different countries! Now he uses his music to reach a generation in a whole new style that has earned him the name "MR. TALKBOX." Byron's TALKBOX performance synergizes with a unique micro-phonics sound that delivers a sensationally new flavor of music that "talks." His animated electrifying presence reveals his deep passion to spread the Gospel. Byron has a true testimony to share. His life, experiences, and choices he's made on this journey have paved the way for healing and delivereance of others. Byron is currently playing drums with Group 1Crew Fervant/Warner Brothers. You can catch him in a city near you!
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