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Narada Michael Walden (Michael Walden) was born on 23 April, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S., is an American musician. Discover Narada Michael Walden's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Michael Walden |
| Occupation |
Musician · songwriter · record producer |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
23 April 1952 |
| Birthday |
23 April |
| Birthplace |
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Narada Michael Walden Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Narada Michael Walden height not available right now. We will update Narada Michael Walden's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Who Is Narada Michael Walden's Wife?
His wife is Katie Mersereau
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Katie Mersereau |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Narada Michael Walden Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Narada Michael Walden worth at the age of 71 years old? Narada Michael Walden’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from United States. We have estimated Narada Michael Walden's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Musician |
Narada Michael Walden Social Network
Timeline
Narada Michael Walden (Michael Walden; born April 23, 1952) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer.
He attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1970 to 1972.
Walden played with rock bands in Miami, Florida, after he graduated from college.
He was a member of the 'second incarnation' of the Mahavishnu Orchestra from 1974 to 1976, playing drums and providing vocals.
Atlantic released his first album, Garden of Love Light, in 1977 with a single that reached the R&B chart.
This was followed by I Cry I Smile and The Awakening.
The latter album reached No. 15 on the R&B chart.
After being mentored by Quincy Jones, he transitioned into a role as a songwriter and producer, working in the 1980s and 1990s with numerous R & B acts such as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, as well as other singers across a number of genres.
His singles continued to be popular in R&B during the 1980s.
These included a duet with Patti Austin and an appearance on the soundtrack for the movie Bright Lights, Big City.
He built his studio in 1985 and produced music for The Temptations, Stacy Lattisaw, Aretha Franklin, Angela Bofill, Lisa Fischer, Sister Sledge, Herbie Hancock, Patti Austin, Whitney Houston, Clarence Clemons, George Benson, Sheena Easton, Kenny G, Lionel Richie, Al Jarreau, and Mariah Carey.
Walden has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards, winning three: Best R&B Song for "Freeway of Love" (1985); Producer of the Year, Non-Classical (1987); and Album of the Year for The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album (1993).
In 2013, Walden married former Catholic school teacher, Katie Mersereau, at Marin Civic Center in San Rafael, California.
The couple have two daughters, Kelly and Kayla and a son, Michael.
The pair worked together on Walden's album Evolution, released in 2015, with Katie credited as providing backing vocals on four tracks and writing one song, under her married name, Katie Mersereau-Walden.
In 2020, he became the drummer for Journey, replacing Steve Smith.
In 2021, he became one of two drummers in the band alongside the returning Deen Castronovo prior to leaving in 2022.
He appears on the band's album Freedom (2022), having co-produced and played on the album before his departure.
Walden was born in Plainwell, Michigan.
