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William David VanLandingham (October 6, 1964 – November 17, 2015[1]), known professionally as David VanLanding or David Van Landing, was an American rock music singer, who worked with Mannekin, Michael Schenker Group, Crimson Glory, Erotic Liquid Culture.[2][3]
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VanLanding was born in October 1964[4] and studied in Columbia School Of Theatrical Arts in Maryland and took part in several musicals and shows. After graduation from Wakefield High School, Arlington, he joined the Maryland-based band Mannekin and stayed with them until disbanding in 1990.[3][5] Soon thereafter he was invited to Tony MacAlpine's Eyes Of The World Tour, replacing Alan Sehorn[6][7]
In 1992 he was with Crimson Glory to replace vocalist Midnight for a short time before they disbanded. A few years later, he reunited with former musicians of Crimson Glory to form the band Erotic Liquid Culture (1996)[3][8]
In mid-90s he auditioned with Michael Schenker Group, which resulted in three tours during 1997–1999 (USA, Japan, Europe). He was invited by Michael Schenker again for 2011 (Temple Of Rock South American Tour), and 2012 (Temple Of Rock North American Tour), to replace Robin McAuley who was dealing with health issues.[3][9][10] Also, Schenker wrote that he and VanLanding were planning a special show together on the Axes and Anchors cruise; February 2016.[11]
Between the tours VanLanding was teaching voice, fronting various bands and taking part is some cover bands.[3]
VanLanding died on November 17, 2015, in a car accident, collision with a dump truck in Clearwater, Florida.[2][12] He was 51 years old.
Discography
editDavid VanLanding's credits may be found on the following albums.
- CD Erotic Liquid Culture, 1996, Quadra
- CD The Michael Schenker Story Live, May 1997
- CD Michael Schenker Group Live In Tokyo 97, July 2005
References
edit- ^ "VANLANDINGHAM, WILLIAM DAVID" (retrieved October 24, 2015)
- ^ a b WENN. "David VanLanding - Rocker David VanLanding Dies In Traffic Accident - Contactmusic.com". Contactmusic.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Former MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Vocalist David VanLanding Died In a Vehicle Collision (November 17th, 2015) - News @ Metal Forces Magazine". metalforcesmagazine.com.
- ^ David Van Landing at Encyclopaedia Metallum'
- ^ "Baltimore hair bands, then and now", Wesley Case, The Baltimore Sun, (Mannekin "then" is photo #3, VanLanding "now" is photo #4)
- ^ "Guitar hero Tony MacAlpine praises the phrasing of George Lynch", Alan Newton, Originally published in The Georgia Straight, September 6, 1990 (retrieved November 23, 2015)
- ^ Garry Sharpe-Young, "Metal: The Definitive Guide : Heavy, NWOBH, Progressive, Thrash, Death, Black, Gothic, Doom, Nu", 2007, ISBN 1906002010, p. 299
- ^ "Crimson Glory". MTV Artists.[dead link]
- ^ "Michael Schenker Group" Archived 2015-11-27 at the Wayback Machine, by Jo Anna Jackson, October 29, 2012, musictourreviews.com (retrieved November 25, 2015)
- ^ "Bio". DavidVanLandinghamOfficial.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Michael Schenker / News Archived 2015-11-23 at the Wayback Machine (retrieved November 23, 2015)
- ^ "Ex-Michael Schenker Group Singer David VanLanding Killed in Auto Accident" By Jeff Giles November 18, 2015
External links
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- Van Landing home page
- Van Landing @Facebook
- Van Landing @Discogs
- David VanLanding Official Webjy Archived 2021-12-01 at the Wayback Machine