Artist description Willard is a Solo artist. Not only a singer/songwriter/arranger, but also an inspirational speaker, author and personal development coach. He uses his music to tie together the journey of his life, and his vision for the future with arrangements that are moving, and lyrics that inspire.

Music Style A mixture of pop/rock and smooth jazz

Musical Influences EVerything I have ever heard. Mainly Journey, Elton John, Billy Joel, Seal, Kenny Loggins, Bon Jovi

Similar Artists Seal, Sting, Jon Secada, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton

Artist History Willard began performing at age 6. Pursued music after college and was involved in one of the largest drawign coverbands in Central PA during the early 90's. After the break-up of Toyz, WIllard decided to persue a career in origional music. He completed a self produced EP in 1991 and gained interest from MCA publishing and Don McLeans former manager who urged him to relocate to NYC area so they could watch him develop. The fast track lifestyle detoured his pursuits from 92-97 as he studied the music industry becoming involed in the business side, publishing, artist management, promotion. In 1997 the craving to create re-emerged and willard set out to find the right studio, and players to create his newest album "Coming Home"

Group Members Willard Barth - All Vocals and assorted rhythm guitar"Plinky" Giglio - All Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Acoustic, Nylon, and Lead guitarWillard and Plinky - Drum Programming

Albums Coming Home

Press Reviews Non as yet

Location Belleville, NJ - USA

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