David VanLanding

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William David VanLandingham (October 6, 1964 – November 17, 2015[http://www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com/vanlandingham-william-david/ "VANLANDINGHAM, WILLIAM DAVID"] (retrieved October 24, 2015)), known professionally as David VanLanding or David Van Landing, was an American rock music singer, who worked with Mannekin, Michael Schenker Group, Crimson Glory, Erotic Liquid Culture.

VanLanding was born in October 1964[http://www.metal-archives.com/artists/David_Van_Landing/47475 David Van Landing] at Encyclopaedia Metallum and studied in Columbia School Of Theatrical Arts in Maryland 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalforcesmagazine.com/site/news-former-michael-schenker-group-vocalist-david-vanlanding-dies-in-vehicle-collision/|title=Former MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Vocalist David VanLanding Died In a Vehicle Collision (November 17th, 2015) - News @ Metal Forces Magazine|work=metalforcesmagazine.com}}[http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/midnight-sun-blog/bs-ae-baltimore-hair-bands-pg-photogallery.html "Baltimore hair bands, then and now"], Wesley Case, The Baltimore Sun, (Mannekin "then" is photo #3, VanLanding "now" is photo #4) Soon thereafter he was invited to Tony MacAlpine's Eyes Of The World Tour, replacing Alan Sehorn[http://earofnewt.com/2014/04/06/guitar-hero-tony-macalpine-praises-the-phrasing-of-george-lynch/ "Guitar hero Tony MacAlpine praises the phrasing of George Lynch"], Alan Newton, Originally published in The Georgia Straight, September 6, 1990 (retrieved November 23, 2015)Garry Sharpe-Young, "Metal: The Definitive Guide : Heavy, NWOBH, Progressive, Thrash, Death, Black, Gothic, Doom, Nu", 2007, {{ISBN|1906002010}}, [https://books.google.com/books?id=KNrV3iQ_qrIC&pg=PA299 p. 299]

In 1992, he was with Crimson Glory 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){{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/crimson-glory/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917142707/http://www.mtv.com/artists/crimson-glory/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 17, 2013|title=Crimson Glory|work=MTV Artists}}

In mid-90s he auditioned with Michael Schenker Group, 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 who was dealing with health issues.[http://musictourreviews.com/2012/10/29/michael-schenker-group-2/ "Michael Schenker Group"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151127025856/http://musictourreviews.com/2012/10/29/michael-schenker-group-2/ |date=2015-11-27 }}, by Jo Anna Jackson, October 29, 2012, musictourreviews.com (retrieved November 25, 2015){{cite web|url=http://www.DavidVanLandingOfficial.com/bio|title=Bio|work=DavidVanLandinghamOfficial.com}}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Also, Schenker wrote that he and VanLanding were planning a special show together on the Axes and Anchors cruise; February 2016.[http://www.michaelschenkerhimself.com/news.php Michael Schenker / News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123220912/http://www.michaelschenkerhimself.com/news.php |date=2015-11-23 }} (retrieved November 23, 2015)

Between the tours, VanLanding was teaching voice, fronting various bands and taking part in some cover bands.

VanLanding died on November 17, 2015, in a car accident involving a collision with a dump truck in Clearwater, Florida.{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news/rocker-david-van-landing-dies-in-traffic-accident_5031436|title=David VanLanding - Rocker David VanLanding Dies In Traffic Accident - Contactmusic.com|author=WENN|work=Contactmusic.com}}[http://ultimateclassicrock.com/david-vanlanding-dies/ "Ex-Michael Schenker Group Singer David VanLanding Killed in Auto Accident"] By Jeff Giles November 18, 2015 He was 51 years old.