Walt Woodward III

Walt Woodward III
Born February 10, 1959
Died June 8, 2010(2010-06-08) (aged 51)
Instruments Drums
Associated acts The Scream
Twisted Sister
Shark Island
Sweet Savage
The Painkillers
Rachel
Americade

Walt Woodward III (February 10, 1959 – June 8, 2010)[1] was an American rock drummer who played in several bands, including Shark Island and Saints Or Sinners/The Scream.

He replaced original Saints Or Sinners/The Scream drummer Scott Travis, who left the band to replace drummer Dave Holland in Judas Priest, in 1989.

Walt started his career in the New York/New Jersey area, playing in Rachel, featuring Riot vocalist Rhett Forrester, and Americade,[2] as well as several other bands. His move to California enabled him to be a part of Sweet Savage,[3] Shark Island[4] and The Scream. Walt also did a worldwide tour with surf guitar legend Dick Dale.

He was also in a three-day line-up with the heavy metal band, Twisted Sister in March 1982.[5]

Walt returned to New Jersey and played in various local bands, including The Painkillers.[6]

Death

Woodward died on June 8, 2010 of alcohol poisoning.

Discography

with The Scream

with Shark Island

with Americade

References

  1. ↑ http://www.gerarddemarigny.com/1/post/2010/06/walt-woodward-iii-a-few-thoughts-about-my-friend.html
  2. ↑ http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/groupe-groupe-Americade-l-en.html
  3. ↑ http://www.fullinbloommusic.com/chris_sheridan.html
  4. ↑ http://www.metalforcesmagazine.com/site/demo-review-shark-island/
  5. ↑ http://www.rockdetector.com/artist/united+states/new+york/brooklyn/americade
  6. ↑ http://www.myspace.com/thepainkillersopenmic

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