Will Wheaton Jr.
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Singer / Songwriter / Bassist

 

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Will Wheaton Jr. (b. Willie Mack Wheaton Jr., 1972- ) is an American singer, songwriter and bassist based in California. He pursues his career both as a solo singer and a background vocalist for international artists. In 1992, he won a talent competition that led him to a recording contract and many prizes. He was then selected by producer David Foster to be part of the band Next Millennium for which he wrote and produced several songs. He additionally founded his own label Platinum Bass Records.

He provided background vocals for many Amuro Namie’s songs between 1997 and 2002 and was part of her live band until TOUR GENIUS 2000.

His collaborations include Natalie Cole, Coolio, Céline Dion, Michael Jackson, Willy DeVille, Montell Jordan, Kenny Loggins, Rod Stewart, Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Anastacia and many others.

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Recordings

CAN YOU CELEBRATE? (1997)
Background Vocals

B w/z you (1997)
Background Vocals

Concentration 20 (make you alright) (1997)
Background Vocals

Close your eyes, close to you (1997)
Background Vocals

Me love peace!! (1997)
Background Vocals

No Communication (1997)
Background Vocals

Whisper (1997)
Background Vocals

RESPECT the POWER OF LOVE (1999)
Background Vocals

ASKING WHY (2000)
Background Vocals

KISS-AND-RIDE (2000)
Background Vocals

no more tears (2000)
Background Vocals

I WILL (2002)
Chorus

 

Live Tours

Namie Amuro tour 1997 a walk in the park
Vocals

Mistio presents namie amuro SUMMER STAGE 1997 Concentration 20
Vocals

NAMIE AMURO TOUR GENIUS 2000
Vocals