Will Wheaton, Jr.
Singer/Songwriter
Blessed with a sensual baritone bass voice, Will Wheaton Jr. is an extraordinarily refreshing singer/songwriter. His fertile gospel background helps him cultivate his own unique sound that is rich and gritty. W [+]Will Wheaton, Jr.
Singer/Songwriter
Blessed with a sensual baritone bass voice, Will Wheaton Jr. is an extraordinarily refreshing singer/songwriter. His fertile gospel background helps him cultivate his own unique sound that is rich and gritty. With a deep resonant voice, reminiscent of his earlier influences Barry White and Teddy Pendergrass, Will strips away the veneer of a traditional ballad with vocal prowess and perfection usually reserved for such contemporary artist as Luther Vandross or Maxwell. He has an articulated gift of creating music with heart and range, effortlessly crossing the lines of Pop,R&B & alternative soul.
Born in Laurel, Mississippi and raised in Los Angeles, Will was initially attracted to music through the efforts of his mother who sang gospel songs to him at the early age of three. He would then recite the melodies back to her with amazing clarity and quality. It was while continuing to sing in his church choir that he discovered, as a performer, his music could stir the emotions, enrich the mind and touch the souls of the audience.
Will began honing his craft, and studied widely with some of the best, including Furman Fordham, whose students include Lena Horne. He quickly earned a reputation as an accomplished background vocalist by working with a stellar lineup of talent as Michael Bolton, Natalie Cole, Coolio, Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Barbara Streisand, Montel Jordan, Kenny Loggins, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Chaka khan, Etc..... In 1992, will emerged victorious in Dick Clark's talent competition USA Music Challenge: He received a recording contract with MCA records along with numerous prizes and accolades. In 1995, Will was selected by star Producer David Foster to be a part of a new vocal group, "Next Millennium" . He wrote and produced four songs for the album with Foster, And credits that experience for bringing him to this point in his career. "David taught me that good enough would not do, and for that I will be eternally grateful". In addition, Will's melodic voice can be heard on the new American Express "Freedom" jingle and the new Gap jingle.
In 1998 Will completed a project on his own label "Platinum Bass Records". The CD entitled "Consenting Adultz" was released in the winter of 99
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