Brian Walker picked up the guitar for the first time in December 2004 and released his debut album sometime in 2006. Here's how it all happened... Originally from Philadelphia, Brian had travelled the world from 1994-2000. Along the way, he met Lance Barber, an actor who encouraged Brian to settle in Chicago and to begin a career in acting and performing. Brian moved to Chicago into Lance's apartment building and eventually was picked up by Lance's agent.