Len Walston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leonard Walston
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| Birth name | Leonard Christophere' Walston III |
| Born | October 17, 1981 Anderson, Indiana; United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul, jazz, a cappella |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, composer, musician, producer, audio engineer, mixing engineer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, keys, electric/upright bass, percussion |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Third Pocket Music Group, LLC. |
Leonard Christophere' Walston III (born October 17, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is known for his soulful R&B music. In 2013, his independent song "You Should Be Here" became very popular. It spent over three months on the UK Soul Charts. It was also named the #1 Song of the Year by a radio show called Soul Discovery.
About Leonard Walston
Leonard Walston was born on October 17, 1981. His hometown is Anderson, Indiana. He loved music from a very young age. He started playing the piano when he was just four years old. By age five, he was singing in church and at school.
In 2000, Leonard moved to Boston, Massachusetts. He went to the Berklee College of Music. There, he studied Music Business & Administration. After graduating in 2003, he moved again. This time, he went to Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Institute of Production and Recording (IPR). He wanted to become a music producer and audio engineer.
His Music Recordings
Leonard Walston made a big splash with his song "You Should Be Here." He created this song all by himself. He wrote it, produced it, performed it, and even mixed and mastered it. "You Should Be Here" was released on August 13, 2013. You could find it on iTunes, CD Baby, and Amazon.
Just two days after its release, the song became a top seller. It did very well on CD Baby's Urban/R&B charts. The song was also very popular in other countries. It first gained attention in the UK. Music reviewers praised the song. One reviewer said Leonard "lets his true destiny run free." They called it a "great song" with "great production" and a "great voice." Another radio host called it "an amazing voice, amazing production and lyric content."
Songs and Achievements
Leonard Walston has released several songs. Here are some of his notable singles and their achievements:
Singles
| Year | Song Title | What He Did | Awards and Recognition |
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| 2013 | "You Should Be Here" | Writer, producer, mixer, engineer, musician, vocalist |
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