3-piece Alternative Rock band from Manchester consists of 'David R' (ex-Kings of Hong Kong, Aniseed and Purple Effect), Paul 'Pai' Williams (previously in Obsessive Compulsive) and Ms Sarit Black.
David R Black have gigged extensively throughout the UK, Europe and the USA and have toured with NEW MODEL ARMY, THE MISSION, THREE COLOURS RED, LIVING COLOUR, THE TUBES, SPIN DOCTORS, ELBOW, HANOI ROCKS, FISHBONE, BREED 77, HUGH CORNWELL (STRANGLERS), THE DONOTS, ANTIPRODUCT, NEW MODEL ARMY, THE MISSION and more.

DRB released the critically acclaimed album 'Hearts and Stars' in October 2006 (produced by Joe Gibb - Janes Addiction, Funeral for a Friend, Leftfield producer), and finished touring the third single 'Silence and Sound' which included UK and European dates last year. DRB are currently writing new songs and are back in the studio next month to begin recording, but will also be playing some shows in Feb and March.

WHAT THE PRESS SAY...

“This Mancunian three-piece hone a unique combination of Undertones, Husker Du and Pixies influences. The statuesque, pop-tastic melodies, mature introspection and Who-esque riffs are simply intoxicating.” - CLASSIC ROCK (8/10)

“It's rare these days for rock bands to make it big on the merit of great songs alone, but David R Black may just do that. The Manchester trio recall a simpler time when raw, edgy, energetic guitar music had the power to impress without the aid of gimmicks or a six-figure marketing plan. Think Skunk Anansie or Feeder.” – ROCKSOUND

“An emotive debut from UK art-rockers!” – METAL HAMMER

“... the combination of song-writing, arranging, playing, singing and production, all wrapped up in an unstoppable adrenaline rush of rockin' proportions, that stops you in your tracks and leaves you jaw-dropped in amazement as song after glorious song just erupts into your consciousness” – DEAD EARNEST

“A level of musical integrity that gives me the confidence to truly define them as art-house rock...a genuine sound – a real band for real people, with a frothy layer of grit on the side.” – CMU MUSIC NETWORK

“Flying low under the radar, David R Black are the real underground” – LA WEEKLY

“David R Blacks' sound borrows elements of classic British indie adding elements of true compassion and rock brilliance.” –ALTERNATIVE LINKS

“Hurrah! This Manchester act remind me so much of Husker Du and Sonic Youth which can only be a good thing. The music they create is just what this country needs” – FFRUK ALBUM REVIEW (9.5 / 10)

"One of the best rock and roll anthems to come out of Manchester in the last 5 years." - MANCHESTERMUSIC.CO.UK RECORD OF THE WEEK (5/5)