David Francisco

David Francisco is a prolific singer/songwriter, producer, author, speaker and spinal cord injury survivor currently living in Los Angeles. His American Idol audition in 2018 was one of the most viewed (over 58 million times) and he has been a guest on the ELLEN Degeneres TV show. He has performed on stage with Martina McBride and Steven Curtis Chapman and shared his story at the Grammy's annual MusiCares foundation gala and in person with Katy Perry and Kacey Musgraves.

In 2018, he launched the DF Ride for Hope and raised over $30k for MusiCares and the Shepherd Center Spinal Cord research foundation by cycling from San Francisco to Los Angeles on a tandem bicycle with his wife, Kristi. He is an engaging speaker that combines video, live music and his story, to inspire and encourage listeners towards a positive outlook on whatever obstacles they face. He has spoken to over 10,000 high school students across the USA about the dangers of distracted driving, drug addiction, and the impact of everyday choices they make.

David is skilled on the saxophone, piano, guitar and vocals. His style is a mix of Ed Sheeran, John Mayer and John Legend. His journey back from complete paralysis is documented in the short film "Back To Blackbird" available on YouTube.

In 2020 he will release his full story in song and an accompanying book, both titled LIONHEART. Each song on the album will have a corresponding chapter in the book, which will lead the reader/listener on a beautiful journey of love, forgiveness, and the power of music.

David is a prolific songwriter, music producer, performer and communicator of ideas that inspire.