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- Full name: David Anthony Hernandez
- Born: May 31, 1983
- Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona
- Audition city: San Diego
- Cites Stevie Wonder, [http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donny_Hathaway Donny Hathaway], Alicia Keys, Anthony Hamilton, Michael Jackson and Peabo Bryson as musical influences
- Attended the University of Arizona
- Started singing when he was six years old
- Sang with a band called Vinyl Four in pre-Idol days
- Strip club: Dick's Cabaret in Phoenix, Arizona
- Eliminated March 12, 2008
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David Hernandez was a Top 12 finalist on American Idol Season 7. He was eliminated on March 12, 2008, after his performance of "I Saw Her Standing There" during the first Beatles theme week.
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Musical Background
Before appearing on Idol, Hernandez was part of a four member band called Vinyl Four. They performed on cruise ships. He's also performed with the Latin and R&B; bands Tribet and Straight Up. He performed at Urban Network Events, a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade and Arizona Idol, where he was a finalist.American Idol
Hernandez received his Golden Ticket to Los Angeles by singing the Temptations song "Ain't Too Proud to Beg." He was eliminated on March 12, 2008, after he performed the song "I Saw Her Standing There" the night before.Stipper Controversy
Controversy erupted in late February, 2008, when the owner of Dick's Cabaret revealed that Hernandez had worked as a male stripper for three years.Life After Idol
Since leaving Idol Hernandez has made many guest appearances on shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Today, Access Hollywood, TRL and Idol Tonight. He even performed at The Children's Hospital of New York Presbyterian where he sang "Papa Was a Rolling Stone." Hernandez is currently working in the studio recording songs while waiting for a record deal. He hopes to have an album out by 2009.-
David Hernandez Questions
Whats David Carusos race? 3 AnswersHe as born in Queens, New York. His father was of Italian descent;his mother was of Irish descent. read more
Where can I find the death photo of David Carradine? 4 AnswersI don't really know how appropriate this question is, Anjrued. His family is "outraged" over the photo. However, it's already "out there" I guess and part of o... read more
When did Wanda Sykes get married to David Hall 1 AnswerWell Yahoo! biography says she was married to David Hall 1991-1998. She got married again in 2008 to her female partner of 2 years. read more
What do you believe David Blaines most daring trick was and why? 2 AnswersI'd say the one where he's in a block of ice. A lot of the others are blatantly fakeable, but you can't fake being in a block of ice very easily. So I'd call th... read more


