Alan Walden: key obituary facts
Is Alan Walden dead? Yes. Alan Walden died on July 16, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: Alan Walden's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Alan Walden known for?
He was an American talent agent.
More about Alan Walden
Born: 23 May 1943.
Place of birth: Macon.
Gender: male.
Occupation: literary agent, manager.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Central High School, Mercer University.
Alan Walden, an American music manager, publisher, booking agent and promoter known for his work with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Otis Redding, died on July 16, 2026.
Born in Macon, Georgia, on May 23, 1943, he worked with a long list of artists over the course of his career, including Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge, Johnnie Taylor, Clarence Carter, Arthur Conley, Al Green, Joe Tex, Z. Z.
Hill, Candi Staton, Albert King, William Bell, Eddie Floyd, Etta James, Boz Scaggs, the Outlaws and September Hase. Walden also opened Redwal Music with his brother Phil Walden in 1965, helping publish hit songs such as “Respect” and “I Can’t Turn You Loose.”