To the great beyond goes Kal David, a fantastic musician and songwriter who just happened to also voice a star of Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland.
Cosmic Ray’s is just a little glum today. Despite Sonny Eclipse’s voice playing loud and strong through the eating area, the actor behind the alien we love has gone silent on our mortal plane. Kal David passed away at the age of 79.
But Kal isn’t just fantastic as the voice of Sonny Eclipse. His life was so much more. Here’s just a hint of how many other accomplishments he had under his belt:
To say that Kal David is just a great Blues guitarist would be a shame, although he is that, indeed. Other Blues guitarists don’t come close to his wide range of styles, the colors on his palette. Kal David is a fine and experienced guitarist who can bring you to your knees with his soulfulness, but don’t miss his depth. Kal David is a singer. A true vocalist, a professional with way above vocal chops. His gritty, yet polished vocals take you on an emotion filled ride. The world is about to wake up to a true living legend of music.
Miss Lauri Bono, music partner of Kal David for many years, is a fully featured member of the band. She is an amazing and dynamic female vocalist. With Lauri, less is always more. Miss Bono sings in a way that she can sound like soft velvet or turn on the gravel and guts and then pull you right back into another soft passage. It’s a gift that she has chosen to share with Kal David as they travel the globe making records, playing concerts and major VIP events.
There is something so special about the chemistry between these two artists. Although each can stand alone, they are a team. They work synergistically for the greater good of the performance or the complete record. There is no comparing who is better than the other, they exist because of and for each other……Perfect Harmony!!
Sad news from Kal David’s family… Kal passed away today. Aside from being a wonderful musician and singer, many of us Disney fans know his as the voice of our alien friend, Sonny Eclipse. He will always be our Bright Little Star! 💫😞 pic.twitter.com/iShgl9hVGn
— Tammy Tuckey (@TammyTuckey) August 16, 2022
We send our deepest condolences and prayers to Kal’s family, friends and fans. May you find peace in moments of happy remembrance.
For guests and cast members at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, maybe leave a little flower or note near Sonny. It would be a nice touch.
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