Dave Edmunds age & birthday

Dave Edmunds is 82 years old, born on April 15, 1944 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Dave Edmunds is a Welsh singer, guitarist, and record producer.

Date of birth: April 15, 1944
Age: 82 years
Birthplace: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Zodiac sign: Aries

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Who is Dave Edmunds?

Early life and musical beginnings

Dave Edmunds was born on April 15, 1944, in Cardiff, Wales. He began his musical path at age ten when he played in a piano duo called the Edmunds Bros Duo with his older brother, Geoff. This early experience led to several different musical groups throughout his youth.

He played with the Stompers, which was also known as the Heartbeats, alongside Geoff and other musicians. Later, he was a member of the 99ers. He also participated in the Hill-Bills around 1960, where he served as the lead guitarist.

Rise to fame and solo success

After a brief period with the band Image, he formed the Human Beans, which played the UK university circuit. This was followed by the group Love Sculpture. In 1968, Love Sculpture released the hit single Sabre Dance, which was a rock version of a classical piece.

Dave started on a solo career following his time with Love Sculpture. In 1970, he released the single I Hear You Knocking. This track became a big success, selling over three million copies and earning a gold certification. It reached number one in the UK and number four in the US.

Rockpile and production career

In 1976, Dave Edmunds formed the group Rockpile with Nick Lowe, Billy Bremner, and Terry Williams. Although they formed in 1976, they did not record as Rockpile until 1980 due to contract issues. During the intervening years, he produced successful tracks for artists like Elvis Costello and Graham Parker.

The band released the LP Seconds of Pleasure in 1980 before splitting up. Throughout the 1980s, he worked with many famous names, including Paul McCartney, Stray Cats, and Status Quo. His 1983 album Information featured the US Top 40 hit Slipping Away.

Later years and retirement

After the mid-1980s, his recording frequency decreased. He lived in Wales while occasionally performing live. In 1992 and 2000, he joined Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band for various tours.

He released the compilation album...Again in 2013. This was followed by the instrumental record On Guitar... Dave Edmunds: Rags & Classics in 2015. He played his final show in July 2017. Following that performance, he was reported to have retired from the music industry.

Birthday and age

Dave Edmunds was born on April 15, 1944, which makes Dave 82 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Dave shares the date with 65 other famous people.

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Dave Edmunds is 82 years old. He was born on April 15, 1944, in Cardiff, Wales. He is a professional singer and guitarist who has had a long career in the music industry.

His birthday is April 15, 1944. This makes his zodiac sign Aries. He was born in Cardiff, United Kingdom, and is a well-known Welsh musician.

He is from Cardiff, Wales, in the United Kingdom. This is the location where he was born and where he began playing music as a child. Much of his early musical work took place in the South Wales area.

He is famous for being a Welsh musician, singer, and record producer. He is specifically known for his work in the pub rock and new wave genres. His hit song I Hear You Knocking is one of his most famous recordings.

His full name is David William Edmunds. He is widely recognized by his professional name, Dave Edmunds. He has used this name throughout his career as a solo artist and band member.

He was a member of several groups including Love Sculpture and Rockpile. He also played in early bands like the Edmunds Bros Duo and the Raiders. His work with Rockpile included collaborations with Nick Lowe, Billy Bremner, and Terry Williams.

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