Solomon Walker Explained

Solomon Walker (born December 6, 1971),[1] is an American bass guitarist. From 2007 to 2014 and again in 2021, he played with Morrissey and appears on his albums Years of Refusal and World Peace Is None of Your Business.[2] Since 2018, he has been a member of the Bryan Adams band.

Biography

Walker is a native of Wilmette, Illinois. He is the brother of Matt Walker, a drummer. He began playing electric and upright bass at age 12.[3]

Career

Early in his career, Walker was a member of the groups Year of the Rabbit, The Joy Circuit, and Cupcakes (1996-2000).[4]

From 2007 to 2014, Walker was a member of Morrisey's band.[5] In 2012, he performed with Morrissey on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.[6] In 2013, Walker starred in the Morrissey documentary about their tour in , which received mixed reviews.[7] On November 6, 2014, Morrisey announced that Walker was granted a leave of absence from the band, for "compassionate reasons".[8]

In 2011, he toured with Liz Phair.[9]

In 2018, Walker joined the Bryan Adams band.[10] In 2022, he appeared in the music video for the song "Kick Ass".[11]

In 2023, he helped on production of a single by Evidence of a Struggle.[12]

Personal life

Walker relocated to West Hollywood, California, in 2001. He is married with children.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Solomon Walker. Bornglorious.com.
  2. News: Morrissey's 'World Peace Is None of Your Business' Track List May Top Its Title: "Kick the Bride Down the Aisle," "Earth Is the Loneliest Planet," and many more . Marc . Hogan . . April 11, 2014.
  3. Web site: MISTER SOLOMON. Velvetgreenmusic.com.
  4. News: Cupcakes is back! Yes, the Chicago power pop group that you should be more excited about, after a failed album, label and personal relationships, has a thing, and it's weird . Allison . Stewart . . March 2, 2020 . limited.
  5. News: Morrissey colabora con PETA y recita single . Cultura Ocio . May 21, 2014.
  6. Morrissey Induces Swooning in Boston Tour Opener: Singer at ease and joking with enraptured audience . James . Sullivan . . October 6, 2012.
  7. News: Morrissey 25: Live: Film Review . Stephen . Dalton . . August 7, 2013.
  8. News: Morrissey's bassist on compassionate leave . . November 7, 2014.
  9. News: At Metro, Liz Phair circles back with confidence and flair . Althea . Legaspi . . January 23, 2011 . limited.
  10. Web site: Bryan Adams rocks 10,000-strong Mumbai stadium like [a] hurricane ]. . October 13, 2018.
  11. Bryan Adams - Kick Ass . . . October 18, 2022.
  12. News: Chicago's Evidence of a Struggle Presents High-Octaine 'Sal-E' Single . Michael . Major . . June 26, 2023.

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