According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Walden died Thursday, July 16, in Macon, Georgia, after spending several weeks in hospice care. His daughter Jessica Walden confirmed his death.
His influence stretched well beyond those legendary acts. During his decades in the music business, Walden worked with artists including Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge, Clarence Carter, Arthur Conley, Al Green, Etta James, Boz Scaggs and The Outlaws. He also co-founded Redwal Music, whose catalog included classics such as "Respect," "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," "Soul Man" and "I've Been Loving You Too Long."
"I went on a talent search for that 'special' band and auditioned 187 bands in one year and I only kept one! The 13th band I auditioned was LYNYRD SKYNYRD!!! I changed my lucky number from 5 to 13!"
Despite the obstacles, he never stopped believing in the group.
Walden managed the band through its formative years, helping lay the groundwork for enduring classics including "Free Bird," "Sweet Home Alabama," "Simple Man" and "Gimme Three Steps." He later parted ways with the group in 1974 but retained enormous pride in what they had accomplished together.
"I began with Otis Redding who remained my favorite and accomplished more than them all put together," Walden told Swampland. "He put the 'S' and the 'O' in SOUL MUSIC. It never got any better than OTIS!"
Walden was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2003 in recognition of his contributions to the music industry. His impact extended far beyond the artists whose names appeared on album covers, helping shape the sound of Southern rock and soul music for generations.
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