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David Werner

David Werner Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Glam / Pop / Rock

    Location LOS ANGELES, California, US

    Profile Views: 38799

    Last Login: 9/3/2007

    Member Since 11/20/2005

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    David Werner's name doesn't roll off the tongue: he hasn't released an album since 1979, and only the most avid rock snob will have heard them -- because they're not in print anymore. ..Whizz Kid.. is a typically earnest debut that seemingly draws on its artist's record collection: Bowie and Mott the Hoople influences are present, and a little glam, too. (The original back cover shot of a heavily lipsticked Werner is priceless; he also calls his publishing company Sassy Brat Music!) Werner takes a more measured tack than his flashier brethren, though Mark Doyle's and Max Kendrick's guitars can pounce and snarl with the best of them. Songs alternate between mid-tempo rockers and plaintive ballads like "The Lady in Waiting" and "It's Too Sad," which offers encouragement to a lonely person ("but you're no one's clown/'cause they're the ones that have to grow"). "One More Wild Guitar" opens the album decisively, casting its rocker-versus-fogeyish-parents lyric as a coming-of-age story -- a theme he further develops on "The Death of Me Yet" and the title track ("everything I try to say somehow comes out crazy"). The musicianship isn't flashy, but it's first-rate throughout (especially Doyle and Kendrick, who carry most of the load). Werner addresses his inner life on the winsome "Love Is Tragic" and "A Sleepless Night," in which a rebuffed lover plays for more time. As if to ensure he's not playing things too straight, Werner trots out another Bowie-esque touch -- "Plan 9," a one-minute, free-associative spoken-word piece. The public may not have known how to read him, but David Werner was a distinctive artist, which may have worked against him. His style's definitely an acquired taste, but you'll never forget it once you hear it. ~ Ralph Heibutzki, All Music Guide

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  • Influences

    David Bowie, Mott the Hoople, T. Rex, The Kinks, The Left Banke, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

  • Sounds Like

    David Bowie, Mott the Hoople, T. Rex, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Stories, Brett Smiley, Sherbet

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  • Saber

    Try    http://youtu.be/-ylGuYL_O8I

    1 month ago
  • Lawrence Gibson

     been a fan for 35 years,

    1 year ago
  • Ben T

     I love your music.  Rock on, David Werner!

    1 year ago
  • kirkenstein

    the self-titled album (around '79 or so) is classic.
    a turntable favorite.
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    what's right

    2 years ago
  • Ina

    Ive been a fan forever- has "whiz kid" come out on CD???
    xx

    2 years ago
  • alan hare

    thanks for add

    3 years ago
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    5 years ago
  • Adam

    Just letting you know I switched my page up a bit

    5 years ago
  • Deep Blue

    "hey my friend emily saw your pics online and thinks you are cute add her to msn messenger at natalieeyes2@hotmail.com "

    5 years ago
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