Age, Biography and Wiki
Troy Walker (Richard Walker) was born on 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, is an American club singer. Discover Troy Walker'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 86 years old?
| Popular As |
Richard Walker |
| Occupation |
Singer |
| Age |
86 years old |
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| Born |
1938, 1938 |
| Birthday |
1938 |
| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality |
American
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He is a member of famous singer with the age 86 years old group.
Troy Walker Height, Weight & Measurements
At 86 years old, Troy Walker height not available right now. We will update Troy Walker's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
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Troy Walker Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Troy Walker worth at the age of 86 years old? Troy Walker’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from American. We have estimated Troy Walker'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 |
singer |
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Timeline
Troy Walker (born Richard Walker; 1938) is an American singer known for his live stage performances which included comedy, impersonations, and banter.
His family life was unstable and he was sent to a boys' school in Arizona at a young age.
He later attended the University of Arizona and was discovered by bandleader Skitch Henderson while serving in the United States Air Force.
Walker moved to Los Angeles in 1958 and sang pop, country, and rock ‘n roll songs at nightclubs, including a stint with partner Timi Yuro.
The openly gay Walker felt he could be freer about his personal life in Hollywood.
Walker released two live albums and several singles throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
He released his first album Troy Walker Live in 1962 on Life Records.
Walker believes his inclusion of the song "Happiness is a Thing Called Joe" caused DJs to send the record back to the label.
The Valley News reported in 1970 that Walker "looked as out of place as Lord Fauntleroy at a boxing arena" when he performed at a country music club.
While in the Air Force, Walker traveled the world performing for the troops.
Starting in the 1970s his song "Marijuana Munchies" became a regular on the Dr. Demento radio show.
"He struts onto a nightclub floor," reported the L.A. Weekly in 1999, "A painstakingly coifed roaring fireball of conflict and artistry in 6-inch heels and an ostrich boa."
The paper also called him "the world's first and only professional transgender country singer."
Billboard described him as a "wild rocker" with "swinging vocals" in the same review.
"They wouldn't play music by a man singing to a man" he told KXLU interviewer Chris Wilson in 2010.
Walker was a regular performer at nightclubs on the Sunset Strip, including the Interlude and Gene Norman's Crescendo with his band, led by a pre-Captain & Tennille Daryl Dragon and featuring percussionist Spider Webb.
He was also the opening act for performers including Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and Tina Turner.
Ronald Reagan hired him to perform at a private party on his ranch.
Walker enjoyed a 17-year stint at the famed country and western nightclub The Palomino Club in North Hollywood where he performed with Jerry Lee Lewis.
Walker is the subject of the documentary film, directed by Christina Linhardt, TROY, The Original Lady Boy, which premiered in 2019 as part of the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival.
