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William Walker (baritone)
William Sterling Walker (October 29, 1931〔"Baritone sang on one of opera's biggest stages: the Met in New York," Chris Vaughn, Fort Worth Star Telegram, 04/12/2010, accessed via web 04/18/2010〕 – April 10, 2010) was a baritone with the Metropolitan Opera (1962–1980) whose singing career included performances at the White House, at Carnegie Hall and other concert venues across North America and Europe, and some 60 appearances on ''The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson''. From 1991-2002, he produced opera as General Director of Fort Worth Opera in Fort Worth, Texas.
==Early life==
William Walker was born in Waco, Texas and moved with his family to Fort Worth at the age of 6, where his father eventually went to work for Consolidated Vultee, a predecessor of General Dynamics. Known as "Bill" to his family and friends, Walker began singing professionally at the age of 12 but secretly yearned to play baseball. After watching him strike out four times one night at a high school game, Walker's father suggested that perhaps his son should think more seriously about being a singer.〔"William Walker: Director of the Fort Worth Opera" Sheila Taylor Wells, ''Fort Worth Star-Telegram,'' 3/10/94, Life section, p. 1, accessed 9/17/2007〕 In 1949, upon graduation from Arlington Heights High School, Walker was awarded a vocal scholarship to Texas Christian University.〔"A New Voice: William Walker Aims Opera in Different Direction," Wayne Lee Gay, Fort Worth Star Telegram, 12/16/91, Life section, p. 1, accessed 8/27/2007〕
His studies were interrupted when he was drafted into the U.S. Army and sent to serve in the Korean War. During his time in Korea, he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service. Upon his honorable discharge, Walker returned to Fort Worth, completed his bachelor's in voice and graduated from Texas Christian University in 1956. In 1957, he married the former Marci Martin and they moved to New York City.〔"A New Voice: William Walker Aims Opera in Different Direction" by Wayne Lee Gay, ''Fort Worth Star Telegram'', 12/16/91, Life section, p. 1, 8/27/2007〕
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