# David VanLanding

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VanLanding performing with [MSG](/source/Michael_Schenker_Group) in 2013

**William David VanLandingham** (October 6, 1964 – November 17, 2015[1]), known professionally as **David VanLanding** or **David Van Landing**, was an American [rock music](/source/Rock_music) singer, who worked with [Mannekin](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mannekin&action=edit&redlink=1), [Michael Schenker Group](/source/Michael_Schenker_Group), [Crimson Glory](/source/Crimson_Glory), Erotic Liquid Culture.[2][3]

VanLanding was born in October 1964[4] and studied in Columbia School Of Theatrical Arts in [Maryland](/source/Maryland) and took part in several musicals and shows. After graduation from Wakefield High School, [Arlington](/source/Arlington%2C_Virginia), he joined the Maryland-based band Mannekin and stayed with them until disbanding in 1990.[3][5] Soon thereafter he was invited to [Tony MacAlpine](/source/Tony_MacAlpine)'s *[Eyes Of The World](/source/Eyes_of_the_World_(album))* Tour, replacing Alan Sehorn[6][7]

In 1992, he was with [Crimson Glory](/source/Crimson_Glory) to replace vocalist Midnight for a short time before they disbanded. A few years later, he reunited with former musicians of Crimson Glory to form the band Erotic Liquid Culture (1996)[3][8]

In mid-90s he auditioned with [Michael Schenker Group](/source/Michael_Schenker_Group), which resulted in three tours during 1997–1999 (USA, Japan, Europe). He was invited by [Michael Schenker](/source/Michael_Schenker) again for 2011 (Temple Of Rock South American Tour), and 2012 (Temple Of Rock North American Tour), to replace [Robin McAuley](/source/Robin_McAuley) who was dealing with health issues.[3][9][10] Also, Schenker wrote that he and VanLanding were planning a special show together on the Axes and Anchors cruise; February 2016.[11]

Between the tours, VanLanding was teaching voice, fronting various bands and taking part in some cover bands.[3]

VanLanding died on November 17, 2015, in a car accident involving a collision with a dump truck in [Clearwater, Florida](/source/Clearwater%2C_Florida).[2][12] He was 51 years old.

## Discography

David VanLanding's credits may be found on the following albums:

- CD *Erotic Liquid Culture*, 1996, Quadra

- CD *[The Michael Schenker Story Live](/source/The_Michael_Schenker_Story_Live)*, May 1997

- CD *Michael Schenker Group Live In Tokyo 97*, July 2005

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["VANLANDINGHAM, WILLIAM DAVID"](http://www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com/vanlandingham-william-david/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20151126062524/http://www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com/vanlandingham-william-david/) 2015-11-26 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) (retrieved October 24, 2015)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-contmus_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-contmus_2-1) WENN. ["David VanLanding - Rocker David VanLanding Dies In Traffic Accident - Contactmusic.com"](https://www.contactmusic.com/news/rocker-david-van-landing-dies-in-traffic-accident_5031436). *Contactmusic.com*.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mfm_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mfm_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-mfm_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-mfm_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-mfm_3-4) ["Former MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Vocalist David VanLanding Died In a Vehicle Collision (November 17th, 2015) - News @ Metal Forces Magazine"](https://www.metalforcesmagazine.com/site/news-former-michael-schenker-group-vocalist-david-vanlanding-dies-in-vehicle-collision/). *metalforcesmagazine.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [David Van Landing](http://www.metal-archives.com/artists/David_Van_Landing/47475) at *[Encyclopaedia Metallum](/source/Encyclopaedia_Metallum)*

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Baltimore hair bands, then and now"](http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/midnight-sun-blog/bs-ae-baltimore-hair-bands-pg-photogallery.html), Wesley Case, *[The Baltimore Sun](/source/The_Baltimore_Sun),* (Mannekin "then" is photo #3, VanLanding "now" is photo #4)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Guitar hero Tony MacAlpine praises the phrasing of George Lynch"](https://earofnewt.com/2014/04/06/guitar-hero-tony-macalpine-praises-the-phrasing-of-george-lynch/), Alan Newton, Originally published in *[The Georgia Straight](/source/The_Georgia_Straight)*, September 6, 1990 (retrieved November 23, 2015)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-metalguide_7-0)** Garry Sharpe-Young, "Metal: The Definitive Guide : Heavy, NWOBH, Progressive, Thrash, Death, Black, Gothic, Doom, Nu", 2007, [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [1906002010](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/1906002010), [p. 299](https://books.google.com/books?id=KNrV3iQ_qrIC&pg=PA299)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Crimson Glory"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130917142707/http://www.mtv.com/artists/crimson-glory/). *MTV Artists*. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/artists/crimson-glory/) on September 17, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Michael Schenker Group"](http://musictourreviews.com/2012/10/29/michael-schenker-group-2/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20151127025856/http://musictourreviews.com/2012/10/29/michael-schenker-group-2/) 2015-11-27 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine), by Jo Anna Jackson, October 29, 2012, musictourreviews.com (retrieved November 25, 2015)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-abio_10-0)** ["Bio"](http://www.DavidVanLandingOfficial.com/bio). *DavidVanLandinghamOfficial.com*.[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** [Michael Schenker / News](http://www.michaelschenkerhimself.com/news.php) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20151123220912/http://www.michaelschenkerhimself.com/news.php) 2015-11-23 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) (retrieved November 23, 2015)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Ex-Michael Schenker Group Singer David VanLanding Killed in Auto Accident"](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/david-vanlanding-dies/) By Jeff Giles November 18, 2015

## External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [David Van Landing](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:David_Van_Landing).

- [Van Landing home page](https://www.davidvanlanding.com/)

- [Van Landing](https://www.facebook.com/David-VanLanding-108790025852895/timeline) @Facebook

- [Van Landing](http://www.discogs.com/artist/2064264-David-Van-Landing) @Discogs

- [David VanLanding Official Webjy](http://davidvanlandingofficial.com) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211201042912/http://davidvanlandingofficial.com/) 2021-12-01 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

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