BIOG
Dave B has been into all things 50s and early 60s for as long as he can remember. At the age of 9 he was given Elvis' 40 Greatest Hits as a birthday present, that was the start of his love affair with rock n roll, rockabilly and country music..Dave yearned to perform having seen various theatre productions in his home town of Eastbourne. It was rock n roll shows that really caught his imagination. This would come later.A fan of Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, Shakin Stevens, Robert Gordon, Chris Isaak, Johnny Cash and more it was actually Buddy Holly that got Dave his break. Having appeared in a few Am Dram productions, the theatre company Dave was performing for heard of the BBC wanting 3 prospective Buddy Holly's to compete on a BBC TV show called Whatever You Want presented by Gabby Roslin. Dave auditioned, got on the show and won. His prize? Performing in the West End show Buddy in front of TV camera's. Not a bad way to start your singing career.That was it, the bug had set in. Dave set about fulfilling his dream. Starting in the pubs and clubs of South East England.Dave joined local band Rockaround before being asked to audition for a new project, The Buddy Presley Band. Dave got the part playing Elvis and Buddy Holly. The show went national. The highlight was headlining the Sweetlake Rock n Roll Revival in Holland.This show and it's members then formed Elvis v Jerry Lee Lewis The Showdown.This show then picked up momentum with audience reactions getting more hysterical. Dave was then asked to dep for hit show Rock n Roll Paradise as Buddy Holly and Elvis. He did so on numerous occasions before being taken on full time as his hero Ricky Nelson and The Big Bopper of all people.He then took the bold move to create his own show Travelin' Man The Ricky Nelson Rock n Roll Show. Becoming Europe's 1st and only show dedicated to the legend. This show and all Dave's Ricky Nelson projects are on his other website www.rickynelsontribute.com Also at present Dave fronts his own classic 50s rock n roll band Dave Bs Good Rockin' Tonite playing on the rock n roll circuit as well as Festivals and Weekenders. Dave also deps as The Big Bopper in Ma.rc Robinson's Winter Dance Party, a great show dedicated to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valenz and The Big Bopper.
In late 2022 DAVE B & THE BOP WONT STOP, THE ULTIMATE SHAKIN' STEVENS TRIBUTE was launched. Due to the success of Dave's solo Shakin' Stevens shows across the UK it was decided a band should be added. Dave asked his existing band if they would like to join him on the venture and they all agreed. Tribute venues and clubs are now booking this authentic tribute to the biggest selling singles artist of the 80s.
Dave has also recorded 5 albums one of which he recorded in Memphis entitled Memphis Milestone as well as a Shakin' Stevens Tribute 5 track EP. His albums inc First Take, Memphis Milestone, Beyond My Dreams, his Ricky Nelson Tribute album Travelin' Man and his 2021 release ADDICTED TO ROCK & ROLL. His music has been played on stations across Europe on FM stations and Internet based stations. Splinterwood Radio, Miskin Radio, Meridian FM, BRFM, Dixie Radio, Fubar Radio interview with Justin Lee Collins, BBC local stations and more.
In 2023 DAVE B was signed to Humbug Records, all his previous albums are to be released via streaming and any future albums will be released by hard copy and streaming also.
2024 Dave B is cast as Johnny Cash in brand new theatre touring show Country Roads performing hits of the King of Country as well as performing other Country Music classics. DAVE B is available to book as a tribute to Ricky Nelson, Shakin' Stevens, Big Bopper, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and or a classic rock n roll night featuring all the classic rock n roll and country hits of the 50s 60s and 70s.Available solo or with full band.See the Contact page for