DAMIAN WILSON

Damian is a singer and musician who has had a very varied career. He has played with progressive rock bands, been named Rock Singer of the Year for four years by the Classic Rock Society and has also toured with the UK cast of Les Miserables.
Damian comes from Woking, Surrey in England. He started off playing in bands at local clubs and colleges.
Around 1991, Damian became a member of the band 'Landmarq' and featured on their debut album, 'Solitary Witness' which was released in 1992, followed by a second album, 'Infinity Parade' in 1993. During this period with 'Landmarq', Damian also took time out to record with Threshold a Surrey-based band formed in 1988. Their first album 'Wounded Land' was released in 1993 and was very well received by the European music press.
Shortly after the release of this album, Damian left to try his luck in America and was soon offered a recording deal with Killer records. He was asked to front the band 'La Salle' along with Neil Murray (Whitesnake), David Palmer (Jethro Tull) and Guy Fletcher (Dire Straits).
On his return to England, Damian decided that he really wanted to concentrate on his own material and to record a solo album, something that he had been thinking about for a long time. In the meantime, he continued to front other bands and in 1995 recorded 'The Vision Pit' with Landmarq.
In 1996, Damian joined up with Threshold again to record their third album 'Extinct Instinct'. The album was followed by a successful tour of Europe.
In 1997, Damian's long-awaited solo album 'Cosmas' was released. This album was a departure from the heavy/progressive rock sound that his fans had been used to. It is made up of beautifully orchestrated ballads to folksy sounding songs.
To many people's surprise Damian left the rock music scene behind and joined the UK Touring Cast of Les Misérables in 1998. He was soon playing the lead role twice a week and continued to do so until the tour ended in March 2000.
Since the end of the UK tour, Damian has recorded with Arjen Lucassen on his two new Ayreon albums and is also working on solo projects including his new album which is to be called 'Disciple'.
He has also recorded a single of John Lennon's last song 'Grow old Along with Me' together with Alex Sharpe and the Sheffield Youth Orchestra.
In 2000 and 2001, Damian has been touring with Rick Wakeman as part of the New English Rock Ensemble. The tours have included two very successful visits to South America, Poland, Italy and the UK.

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