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Ginger Wildheart

What is ginger wildheart?

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Key facts

Real name David Leslie Walls[2]
Born 17 December 1964[2]
Nationality English[2]
Occupations rock guitarist, singer, songwriter[2]
Early band Quireboys[2]
Best known for founder and leader of The Wildhearts[2]

Ginger Wildheart is the stage name of David Leslie Walls, an English rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as the founder and leader of The Wildhearts.

Context

Ginger Wildheart is the stage name of David Leslie Walls, an English rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He began his professional career in the Quireboys and is best known as the founder and leader of The Wildhearts [2]. He has released numerous solo albums and been involved in many other musical projects [2]. He led several incarnations of The Wildhearts since 1989 [2]. The Wildhearts were formed in 1989 in Newcastle upon Tyne [1].

Documented claims

  • He has released numerous solo albums. [2]
  • He has been involved in many other musical projects. [2]
  • He led several incarnations of The Wildhearts since 1989. [2]
  • The Wildhearts were formed in 1989 in Newcastle upon Tyne. [1]

Questions and answers

What is Ginger Wildheart's real name?

His real name is David Leslie Walls [2].

Is Ginger Wildheart still making music?

Yes, he continues to release solo albums and participate in musical projects [2].

Where does Ginger Wildheart live?

His current residence is not specified in the sources.

Sources

  1. Ginger Wildheart: the Classic Rock interview — loudersound.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. ‎Ginger - Apple Music — music.apple.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture