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Troy Walker

b. 1938

American club singer

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Born 1938. Troy Walker is a musician and singer.

Troy Walker (born Richard Walker; 1938) is an American singer known for his live stage performances which included comedy, impersonations, and banter. "He struts onto a nightclub floor," reported the L.A. Weekly in 1999, "A painstakingly coifed roaring fireball of conflict and artistry in 6-inch heels and an ostrich boa." The paper also called him "the world's first and only professional transgender country singer." Billboard described him as a "wild rocker" with "swinging vocals" in the same review.

Early life Walker was born Richard Walker in Chicago, Illinois and sang pop, country, and rock ‘n roll songs at nightclubs, including a stint with partner Timi Yuro. The openly gay Walker felt he could be freer about his personal life in Hollywood.

Walker was a regular performer at nightclubs on the Sunset Strip, including the Interlude with his band, led by a pre-Captain & Tennille Daryl Dragon and featuring percussionist Spider Webb. While in the Air Force, Walker traveled the world performing for the troops.

Discography Walker released two live albums and several singles throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Troy Walker – Live (1962; Life Series) Gazzari's Presents Troy Walker From Hollywood "Summertime"/"Midnight in Moscow" (1962) "She's All Right"/"I'm Getting Hip" (Trans World) "It's Not the End of My World" / "Marijuana Munchies" (EMI Golden Wing) "It Isn't Really Love"/"No Regrets" (HiFi Records) "Country Soul Rock and Roll" / "My Friend is Gone" (MCI Golden Wing Records)

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Who is Troy Walker?

American club singer

When was Troy Walker born?

Troy Walker was born in 1938.

What is Troy Walker's occupation?

Troy Walker is a musician and singer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Troy Walker

· Wikidata: Q113268801

· DBpedia: Troy Walker

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