You may not have heard of him, but you have most definitely heard him. He’s played on thousands of hit records, mostly timeless classic still getting radio play today. David T. Walker is an uber-renowned session guitarist known for his soulful playing style and distinctive tone.
Career
He was there when modern music started in the 1950’s and stuck with it ever since. A self-taught musician he paid his dues in juke joints a Blues Clubs.
With a career spanning over five decades, Walker has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye.
His contributions to classic recordings like "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" and "What's Going On" have earned him widespread acclaim and cemented his status as one of the most respected guitarists in the industry.
Who’s he played with? Who hasn’t he?
Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Diana Ross, Four Tops, James Brown, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Cannonball Adderly, Stanley Turrentine, Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Smith, Pharoah Sanders, Donald Byrd, The Crusaders, Marlena Shaw, Quincy Jones, Carole King, Sergio Mendes, Miriam Makeba, Dreams Come True, Boz Scaggs, Billy Preston, Bobby Womack, Lou Rawls, Solomon Burke, Sammy Davis Jr. Barry White, Gene Page, Bill Withers, Dean Martin, The Isley Brothers, Mamas & Papas, Nancy Wilson, Barbara Streisand, Gladys Knight, Sarah Vaughn, and more!
Walker's smooth phrasing and impeccable sense of groove continue to inspire musicians around the world, ensuring his place in the pantheon of guitar greats.
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Songs: What's Going On, Lovin' You, Never can say Goodbye