Narada Michael Walden is an American musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his work with artists such as Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and George Michael. He has won multiple Grammy Awards and has been nominated for many more. Walden was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and began playing drums at the age of three. He attended the University of Miami, where he studied jazz and classical music. After graduating, he moved to San Francisco and began working as a session musician. Walden has released several solo albums, including The Nature of Things (1978), Garden of Love Light (1980), and Victory (1984). He has also produced albums for other artists, including Aretha Franklin's Who's Zoomin' Who? (1985) and Whitney Houston's Whitney (1987). Walden has won four Grammy Awards, including Producer of the Year in 1985 and Album of the Year for Whitney Houston's The Bodyguard (1993). He has also been nominated for numerous other awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "I Have Nothing" from The Bodyguard. As of 2021, Narada Michael Walden's net worth is estimated to be roughly $20 million.
Popular As | Michael Walden |
Occupation | Musician · songwriter · record producer |
Age | 71 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Born | 23 April, 1952 |
Birthday | 23 April |
Birthplace | Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. |
Nationality | United States |
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Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
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Source of Income | Musician |
He built his studio in 1985 and produced music for The Temptations, Stacy Lattisaw, Aretha Franklin, Angela Bofill, Lisa Fischer, Sister Sledge, Herbie Hancock, Patti Austin, Whitney Houston, Clarence Clemons, George Benson, Kenny G, Lionel Richie, Al Jarreau, and Mariah Carey.
Walden has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards, winning three: Best R&B Song for "Freeway of Love" (1985); Producer of the Year, Non-Classical (1987); and Album of the Year for The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album (1993).
Walden was a member of rock bands in Miami, Florida, after he graduated from college. Atlantic released his first album, Garden of Love Light, in 1977 with a single that reached the R&B chart. This was followed by I Cry I Smile and The Awakening. The latter album reached No. 15 on the R&B chart. His singles continued to be popular in R&B during the 1980s. These included a duet with Patti Austin and an appearance on the soundtrack for the movie Bright Lights, Big City.
Narada Michael Walden (/ˈ n ɑː r ə d ə / NAH -rə-də; Michael Walden; born April 23, 1952) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He acquired the nickname Narada from Sri Chinmoy. He is currently the drummer for Journey, having joined on May 23, 2020.
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