David Etheridge
David Etheridge
David Etheridge is an accomplished clarinetist and has made significant contributions to music education.
He is a professor at the University of Oklahoma and holds the David Ross Boyd Professorship in Clarinet. Additionally, he conducts masterclasses and regularly appears at state music conventions across the US.
Early Life and Education
Etheridge was born in Leavenworth, Kansas and moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music. However, after two semesters she left due to what she felt were limitations on her potential as a performer due to the academic approach taken at Berklee.
She then returned to Los Angeles, and began performing in clubs. Chris Blackwell noticed her demo tape and signed her to a contract with Island Records.
David is a doctoral candidate at Middlesex University and his research focuses on the music of Barry Gray (1908-84) – an influential figure in British pop culture during the 1960s. Unfortunately, David must finance his research independently since there are no student loans available to him.
Professional Career
David Etheridge has achieved success in his professional career by working for various companies and performing music.
David Etheridge has had the fortune of working with people from many different cultures throughout his career. Through them, he has learned and understood their needs and wants.
He has also been able to aid them in reaching their objectives by improving their overall health.
He has also been successful in helping clients increase their fitness level through exercises. To do so, he conducted extensive research and tested various training methods before offering them to his clients.
Achievements and Honors
David Etheridge is an accomplished artist with an impressive portfolio that encompasses digital media pieces.
He is currently employed as the digital and creative manager for JustLeadershipUSA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rebuilding communities. Prior to that he had worked as a graphic designer for various businesses.
His accomplishments have earned him multiple honors. In 2017, he was presented with a Grammy Award for his contribution to music and is also an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice.
In 2000, Crosby made national news when he revealed his sperm donation to fellow musician Melissa Etheridge and her former partner Julie Cypher. By providing them with his sperm, Crosby provided Etheridge and her two children a biological connection.
Personal Life
David Etheridge is an accomplished businessman who has collaborated with some of the world’s biggest companies to address complex problems. His assistance has resulted in developing industry-leading tools, applications and accelerators that enable his clients to address operational and strategic difficulties both domestically and abroad.
He is also a father to two: His wife Tammy Lynn Michaels and 16-year-old twins Miller Steven and Johnnie Rose Etheridge, whom he shares with Tammy Lynn Michaels.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Etheridge committed sexual assault against at least six children. Three were victims of his coaching at Alderwood Boys & Girls Club, where he served as instructor; the remaining one was an individual whom he had come in contact with prior to that.
He began his musical career in 1962 and quickly established himself as a major figure within the industry. He was part of such iconic acts as The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, among other groups.
Net Worth
David Crosby’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. He is an American singer-songwriter and actor best known for his work with the bands Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Crosby has earned six Grammy Awards and been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Additionally, he is renowned for his political activism and support of gay rights.
Crosby is the biological father of two children singer Melissa Etheridge had with former partner Julie Cypher, Bailey and Beckett. In 2000, he was interviewed on “60 Minutes” and revealed that he was their sperm donor.