Welcome to Dave's page! Born in Brighton, East Sussex; he began his musical journey by learning guitar from an older schoolmate and later played in bands at American military bases in Germany after leaving school.
In Britain, he played in several bands, including Blue Maxi and Progressive Rock groups Rusty Butler and Credo. He also worked in his father's printing business and as a piano tuner.
He joined the Stranglers in 1975 and remained a member for 45 years, contributing significantly to their distinctive sound. Dave passed away on the 3rd of May 2020, at the age of 71, after contracting COVID-19 during a hospital stay for heart problems.
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