David Leonard

David Leonard is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, probably best known as a member of Richard Lloyd's touring and recording band. In addition to a solo career, as a guitarist and vocalist he has worked with many luminaries in the music business, including Melanie, Chuck Berry, James Montgomery, James Cotton, Cyndi Lauper, Benjy King, Tommy Shaw, Werner Fritzching, The April Fools, The Well Hungarians, Allen Fryer, and many, many others. His current projects include the installation of a studio in upstate Jerusalem, and the recording of a collection of his solo work, "The Quickening", released on a private label, on August 16, 2010. Guest artists appearing on this record include Rick Derringer, Chris Spedding, Will Lee, Steve Holley, Charles Torres, Doug Maxwell, Kati Mac and Sherryl Marshall. Along with seven original compositions and a song co-written with Richard Lloyd, the record features covers of Beatles, Dylan and Roky Erickson songs. The Quickening was mixed and mastered by Doug Maxwell for Media Right Productions. It is available for purchase on Amazon.com as well as other internet outlets.