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Born in Wallsend, England, David Aldo emigrated to South Africa with his parents and two sisters in the mid 70’s. David started performing at age 11. David has had 6 No.1 songs and was voted "Best Male Vocalist" in South Africa. David wrote “Madiba” for Nelson Mandela’s 80th birthday, which is included on a Cape Town tourism CD. After 7 solo albums and multiple compilation records David continues to touch people with his music. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Lisa and their two children Sherri and Christian. David has written and produced songs for movies and is the voice on the ‘Armor All’ and 'Hidden Valley' National TV commercials in the U.S.A. He has also written music for the "Oprah" show and "The Doctors" on CBS. David's album 'The Times' was released through Fresh Records/Sony BMG and one of the singles 'What a fine day' is on MTV Europe and South Africa. In December 2007 David filmed his 2nd music video for "The Times" called "Someday" in New York City. Both videos shot by director, Leon Melas. David is currently signed with Universal Music Group, and his album ‘Everything to me’ was released in September 2009. In October 2009, David Aldo signed his first US publishing deal in Nashville with Colton Entertainment. David released his album, "Half Way to Memphis" in 2012 which includes the #2 international pop chart single "When You Love Someone So Much". David has been nicknamed the "Artist to the Stars". His list of celebrity clientele include Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Anniston, Dustin Hoffman, Lionel Richie, Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe and Tom Selleck. David performed at Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore’s wedding at their home in 2005. He performs constantly at private and corporate events around the US. David was invited by the “World Peace One” Foundation to participate and represent South Africa in singing on the title track “Give Your Love”, a 2007 version of “Heal Our World” recorded and filmed in the same studios as the original in 1985 in an attempt to bring awareness to world hunger and peace. Reminiscent of 1985's "We Are The World," "Give Your Love" will invite people everywhere to participate in a growing call to action that sustains a lasting global movement to help humanity achieve Peace in our lifetime. Along with being musical director for the reality TV show 'Steel Therapy', David is teaming up with the charity organizations The 'Hisaoka Foundation' for cancer and Ty Ritter’s 'Project Child Save’, raising money and bringing awareness to the world of sex trafficking, kidnapping and the exploitation of children. David opened up for Lionel Richie on his Africa tour in November 2008. David's single ‘Someday’ topped the SA charts for 3 weeks at No.1. in August 2008, and ‘Could’ve Been' reached the No.2 position. ‘Just You’ stayed at No.1 on the SA Top 40 charts for two weeks in October 2009. David is currently writing and producing and preparing for his next international tour. |