David Wayne (singer)

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Name = David Wayne


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Background = solo_singer
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Born = January 1, 1958,
Renton, Washington
Died = May 9, 2005,
Tacoma, Washington
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Genre = Heavy metal
Thrash metal
Speed metal
Occupation = Singer
Years_active = 1984 - 2005
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Associated_acts = Metal Church
Reverend
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David Wayne (January 1, 1958 – May 9, 2005)metalchurchmusic.com, "David Wayne's memorial program" at [http://www.metalchurchmusic.com/graphics/dwmemprog.jpgmetalchurchmusic.com] ; last accessed September 22, 2008.] was an American singer for the thrash metal band Metal Church.

Biography

Being the singer of Metal Church from 1984 to 1989, he appeared in a total of four albums by them. He was influenced by singers like Rob Halford and has influenced singers like James Hetfield. Perhaps his most famous tune, "Watch The Children Pray", is one of the more well known songs by Metal Church, showcasing a vocalist at the limits of his power and range.

When he left the band in 1989, He formed Reverend, which remained active until his death. His legacy as a vocalist is captured in Metal Church's only live album, "Live".

He also started a band called Wayne (or David Wayne's Metal Church) after leaving Metal Church.

He died on May 9, 2005 from complications following a car crash. Before joining Metal Church, Wayne was a US Army field medic. [http://www.tacomascene.com/wayne/obituary.html]

Discography

Metal Church

* "Red Skies" (1981)
* "Four Hymns" (1982)
* "Deathwish" (1983)
* "Metal Church" (1984)
* "The Dark" (1986)
* "Live" (1998)
* "Masterpeace" (1999)

Reverend

*"Reverend" (1989)
*"World Won't Miss You" (1990)
*"Play God" (1991)
*"Live" (1992)
*"A Gathering Of Demons" (2001)

Wayne (David Wayne's Metal Church)

* "Metal Church" (2001)

References

External links

* [http://www.tacomascene.com/wayne/obituary.html Obituary]
* [http://www.hardradio.com/shockwaves/mchurch1.html HardRadio.com interview with David Wayne]