William David VanLandingham (October 6, 1964 – November 17, 2015), known professionally as David VanLanding or David Van Landing, was an American

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singer, who worked with Mannekin,

Michael Schenker Group The Michael Schenker Group (often abbreviated as MSG) are a guitar-oriented hard rock band, formed in London in 1979 by former Scorpions and UFO guitarist Michael Schenker. In 1986, Schenker and vocalist Robin McAuley formed the McAuley Schenke ...

Crimson Glory Crimson Glory was an American heavy metal band that formed in 1983 in Sarasota, Florida. They started in 1979 under the monikers 'Pierced Arrow', then 'Beowulf', before settling on Crimson Glory. The classic line-up consisted of vocalist Midnig ...

, Erotic Liquid Culture. VanLanding was born in October 1964 and studied in Columbia School Of Theatrical Arts in

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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. Soon thereafter he was invited to Tony MacAlpine's '' Eyes Of The World'' Tour, replacing Alan SehornGarry Sharpe-Young, "Metal: The Definitive Guide : Heavy, NWOBH, Progressive, Thrash, Death, Black, Gothic, Doom, Nu", 2007,
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/ref> In 1992 he was with

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) In mid-90s he auditioned with

, 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 Robin McAuley (born 20 January 1953) is an Irish singer. He is best known as the vocalist for the rock band McAuley Schenker Group from 1986 to 1993, which saw the band release three studio albums: '' Perfect Timing'', '' Save Yourself'', '' M.S ...

who was dealing with health issues. Also, Schenker wrote that he and VanLanding were planning a special show together on the Axes and Anchors cruise; February 2016. Between the tours VanLanding was teaching voice, fronting various bands and taking part is some cover bands. VanLanding died on November 17, 2015 in a car accident, collision with a dump truck in

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."Ex-Michael Schenker Group Singer David VanLanding Killed in Auto Accident"
By Jeff Giles November 18, 2015 He was 51 years old.

Discography

David VanLanding's credits may be found on the following albums. *CD ''Erotic Liquid Culture'', 1996, Quadra *CD ''

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'', May 1997 *CD ''Michael Schenker Group Live In Tokyo 97'', July 2005

References

External links

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