Dave's involvement in music began in his teens as a harmonica player in a blues band. The band never gigged and never even had a name as far as he can recall! However, he soon switched to bass and began treading the time honoured path of playing in a succession of local bands which eventually led to his first offer of a professional gig. With the support and agreement of his family he decided to give music a try for a year or so. That was over 30 years ago and he's still at it! During those three decades Dave has appeared, on record or on stage, alongside such household names as The Art Of Noise, Joe Brown, Belinda Carlisle, Paul Carrack, Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey, Bo Diddley, Duane Eddy, Dr. Feelgood, Bryan Ferry, Robin Gibb, Bryn Haworth, Nik Kershaw, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Gary Moore, Billy Preston, Procol Harum, Ringo Starr, Solomon Burke, Ben E King, Joe Walsh, Paul Weller, Mary Wilson, Paul Rogers, Percy Sledge, Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Tom Jones and many others. He can be seen playing alongside Eric Clapton in the "Live in Hyde Park" DVD, and the multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning tribute to George Harrison, "Concert For George". He has also produced several albums for various artists. Currently Dave is proud and delighted to be working with his good friend and hugely talented singer/guitarist Andy Fairweather Low, touring and recording as a member of The Low Riders, alongside some of the finest musicians he has ever worked with; drummer Paul Beavis and saxophonist Nick Pentelow. Dave can currently be heard on the highly acclaimed new Tom Jones gospel/roots album, "Praise & Blame" produced by the great Ethan Johns.
(Photo - Judy Totton)
