David Ackles
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About
Singer-songwriter and child actor who released the acclaimed album American Gothic.
Before Fame
He appeared in six out of the eight films in the Rusty children's film series.
Trivia
He never achieved the commercial success of some of his peers, but his music is often cited as an influence on musicians like Elton John and Phil Collins.
Family Life
His wife and son lived on his six-acre horse farm in Tujunga, California when he toured the U.S.
Associated With
Ackles was described by Elvis Costello in Costello's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame speech as a huge influence.
