I. Introduction to David Wilcox
David Wilcox is a folk songwriter. Originally from Mentor, Ohio, he moved to the North Carolina to attend Warren Wilson College in 1981, where he developed his love for playing the guitar. He describes this in greater detail in the liner notes of his second album, "How Did You Find Me Here." He hailed from Asheville, NC for many years and still considers this his "home" but he now lives in Maryland.
*There is another musician named David Wilcox, from Toronto, whom this FAQ is NOT about . He began by playing mandolin with the Gangrene Boys, and has put out a number of albums - Capitol Records put out a few. This is all we have on him. More info can be obtained on the Canadian David Wilcox at http://www.davidwilcoxrocks.com/
Who are his musical heroes/influences?
DW lists Tom Waits, Neil Young and Ani DeFranco as his top picks. Many people have likened his sound to other folk giants such as James Taylor and Leo Kottke.
Do you still have a question that has not been answered? Mail the author at wilcox [at-sign] clator.com (I've removed the at-sign "@" to cut down on spam.)
Prepared by Clator Butler, manager of The David Wilcox E-mail Forum