Dave was born into a family with a very rich musical heritage. He began his musical career at an early age. His mother was a concert pianist, and she began to teach him at the age of five.

Influences and interests included Santana, Hendrix, The Who, Led Zeppelin, CSN&Y, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Grand Funk Railroad, the James Gang, Van Morrison Dave would bang away at the old Wurlitzer, writing songs when the house was empty, trying to play that forbidden rock and roll. Very soon, piano ...