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Marc
Bolan, Elton John, The Eagles, Rod Stewart and a man who has come to be
my definition of the greatest Rock and Blues vocalist of all time –
Paul Rodgers.
Around 1978 I was persuaded by a workmate that I should sing in his newly formed Heavy Metal band – “Hydravein”. We did a few gigs and people seemed to like us but like all things bandwise we came to a natural end.
I later went on to form another AOR band called “China” with the same core musicians, we got to the stage where record industry people were attending gigs but as we were all working and had some commitments we decided that living
on the road wasn’t for us and again we split.
Several years passed without musical activity, then...
In the nineties I bought a PA system and went out working the pubs and clubs doing everything from Little Richard’s “Long Tall sally” through to The Eagles “Desperado”. The money was great but there was no spirit in the music.
It was around this time that I really discovered my real musical love – The Blues. I can’t explain why but the music is so simple yet powerful that it really moves me.
I dabbled with a couple of rock combos doing covers and then met a guy who has since really kept me interested in performing – my good friend and great guitarist
Matt Thorpe
Matt and I went on to become members of “Down’n’Dirty” a Blues Rock combo, we played together for a couple of years on the midlands Blues circuit with appearances at places like the original
'Robin Hood'
And we've enjoyed a couple of number-one-songs in the MP3.com Blues/Rock chart.
So
what's next ?
Well, I'm always on the lookout for a band to sing with, but
it's not easy finding the right mix of people, but hopefully I'll be
performing again someday.
So there it is!
The musical journey that has been such a big part of my life.
And I wonder what’s around the next corner?
I look forward to seeing you all
at some venue in the future.
( You can
contact Dave on: Mobile: 07935 508353 ~ Email: davethesinger@googlemail.com
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