David Ray Stephens

David Ray Stephens
David Ray Stephens, February, 2011
Background information
Birth name	David Ray Stephens
Also known as	The David Stephens, David Stephens
Born	13 January 1962 (1962-01-13) (age 49) Hopkinsville, Kentucky, USA
Genres	Rock, pop, Alternative Rock, Post-punk, Indie Rock, Techno
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, musician, record producer
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Drums, percussion
Years active	1984–present
Labels	Independent - Self Produced
Website	http://www.DavidRayStephens.com OFFICIAL WEBSITE

David Ray Stephens (born January 13, 1962) is an independent songwriter, recording artist and record producer based in Camarillo, CA. A 1984 graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Percussion Performance, Stephens displayed an early prodigy for the drums and piano before branching out to guitar, bass, electronic keyboards and other instruments during high school.^[1] Though Stephens is an exceptional vocalist possessing an extended baritenor range; his original recorded efforts in the early 1980s were tapped mainly to help showcase the vocal talents of his then-girlfriend (later first wife) when her singing came to the notice of a California agent.

After two albums, the pair later divorced without securing a major-label contract.

Stephens then played in several local bands and produced collections of original music, but it is his recent work which is most notable, characterized by a strong MOR rock intuition which includes forays into techno-pop, alternative-grunge and hybrid musical constructions. His 2005 disc This is What brings many of these styles together in a cohesive fashion, and his 2010 release Invisible resulted in additional notice for his songwriting, vocal prowess, continued musical growth and exceptional musicianship.

Stephen’s music is currently available for preview and sale on iTunes.

References

1. ^ "About David". http://www.davidraystephens.com/. Retrieved 20 March 2011. 

External links

• http://www.DavidRayStephens.com OFFICIAL WEBSITE
• http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/this-is-what/id257557098 iTunes microsite for album THIS IS WHAT
• http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-david-stephens/id260877119 iTunes microsite for album INVISIBLE

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Name	Stephens, David Ray
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Date of birth	January 13, 1962
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