Saturday, July 13, 2024
Wow.....clearly far too late in posting my thoughts but just happened to do an internet search on Gater and found this news. I had the joy of meeting Dave in the mid 90's. Our band at the time was recruiting a bass player and he answered the ad. I have to say that I was a massive Who fan at the time, and therefore I was also a huge Wholigans fan. I had seen the Wholigans numerous times and was blown away by Dave's skill. And now he's answering an ad to play with me?????? In a low key small town bar band? Our gigs, stories, laughs and good times for the next few years were epic. To say Dave was a big personality is like saying the Pacific Ocean is a bit of a swim. I want to estimate about 10-12 years ago, the Wholigans reunited and played London Music Hall. I caught wind and reached out to Dave through a website link. He immediately responded, we connected at the show and to my enjoyment and relief, he hadn't changed at bit. People come and go in your life time. Sometimes memory of them comes and goes as well. There is no way, I will ever forget Dave and the laughs we shared. Alot of hearts must of hurt upon hearing this news. Mine's a little despondent today.
