Charlie Wayne Sexton was born on August 11, 1968, in San Antonio, Texas, to Kay and Mike Sexton. He was a musically gifted child, with many considering him to be a prodigy. At the age of 16, he signed his first record deal with MCA Records and released his debut album, "Pictures For Pleasures", in 1985. The album was accompanied by a music video, "Hold Me", which aired on MTV in 1985, introducing Charlie Sexton to the world outside of Austin for the first time.
In 1987, Charlie toured with David Bowie on the Glass Spider Tour, and the following year, he played backup guitar on his brother Will's debut album, "Will & The Kill". In 1989, he released his second album, "Charlie Sexton", which showcased his unique musical style.
Charlie has also made appearances on soundtracks for several films, including Beverly Hills Cop II (1987),Air America (1990),and Thelma & Louise (1991). He toured with Bob Dylan for two years as his guitarist, and later joined the band Arc Angels in the early 1990s, releasing an album entitled "Arc Angels" in 1992.
In 1994, Charlie appeared in the movie F.T.W., playing a small role as a cowboy named Slim. After the breakup of Arc Angels, he formed Charlie Sexton & Sexton in 1995 and released the album "Under the Wishing Tree". When he left the band in 2002, he went on to produce other artists' albums.
In 2003, Charlie reunited with Bob Dylan for a movie project, Masked and Anonymous, and also produced and played guitar on Edie Brickell's album "Volcano". Throughout his career, Charlie has faced the ups and downs that come with the music industry, but has never given up on his passion for music.
Today, Charlie and his brother Will still have a dedicated fan base all over the world, and their music continues to inspire new generations of fans.
