Walter Martin (musician)

Walter Martin
Birth name Walter R. Martin
Genres Indie rock
Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, organ
Years active 1994–present
Labels Ile Flottante Music
Associated acts The Walkmen, Jonathan Fire*Eater
Website www.waltermartinmusic.com

Walter Martin is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the indie rock band The Walkmen, with whom he has recorded seven studio albums. Prior to joining the Walkmen, Martin was the keyboardist and organ-player for Jonathan Fire*Eater.[1]

Following The Walkmen's decision to enter a hiatus, Martin has released four solo studio albums.

Background

Walter Martin grew up in the Washington, DC, area and attended school at St. Albans. His cousin and future bandmate with the Walkmen, Hamilton Leithauser, lived across the street.[2] In college, Martin majored in art history but dropped out before graduating.[3]

Discography

Solo

  • We're All Young Together (2014)
  • Arts + Leisure (2016)
  • My Kinda Music (2017)
  • Reminisce Bar & Grill (2018)

References

  1. ↑ "Walter Martin - Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Walter Martin on The Walkmen and His New Solo Album "Reminisce Bar & Grill"". www.undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
  3. ↑ "Back to School with Walter Martin - Interview Magazine". Interview Magazine. 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
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