David Aldo
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 livesvin 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. Most recently a Medicare PA in the US.
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 Murrah/Colton Entertainment.
David has been asked to write a song for the new Toby Maguire movie "Robo Tech" due for release in 2011
through Warner Brothers. He has also written music for the TV show “The Doctors” on CBs..
David list of celebrity clientele include Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Anniston, Dustin Hoffman, Lionel Richie, Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart, 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 is endorsed by Taylor guitars.
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 organization 'Hopes and Dreams International' 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 latest single ‘Someday’ topped the SA charts for 3 weeks at No.1. in August 2008, and ‘Could’ve Been reached the No.2 position. His most recent single ‘Just You’ is currently No.1 on the SA Top 40 charts. David is currently writing and producing and preparing for his next international tour.
David Aldo’s music has heart and is very personable and inspiring.
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