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Dave Raeburn

Dave RaeburnDave has lived and breathed drumming all his life. His pro career began in 1979 playing for various London based rock bands, most notable was Ninja featuring Craig Gruber (Elf, Rainbow and Gary Moore). In 1984 Dave joined the Larry Miller band, playing five nights a week in legendary venues such as the Marquee in London's Soho.

For the following three years (1985-1988) Dave toured with Headmaster featuring ex members of Bronz and appeared on several TV and radio shows. 1988-1993 Dave played with London based Pink Torpedoes featuring Dr. Feelgood vocalist Pete Gage.

1993 saw Dave join the Hoax. With the Hoax Dave went on to record two award winning albums for Atlantic / East-West Records, Tour the US and Europe ( playing shows with blues greats such as BB King, Buddy Guy, Chris Duarte, Robbin Ford and more..) and appear on countless TV and radio shows on both sides of the pond.

In 1997 Dave left the Hoax to play with Brazilian Alamo Leal, Frank White and Neil Taylor (Robbie Williams) Dave Joined Australian Blues Guitarist Gwyn Ashton in 1999 and toured with him for a year, most notably supporting Status Quo for the duration of their arena tour.

Dave hooked up with Scottish blues giants the Nimmo brothers in 2000 and proceeded once again to tour Europe and the UK. After four good years with the Nimmo brothers, Dave received an offer to play drums for Danny Bryant (2004).

2006 saw Dave leave Danny Bryant to tour once again with the Nimmo brothers. Following the Nimmo brothers tour Dave joined the Sean Webster Band bringing with him his usual flair and energy.

Other Artists Dave has played with:

  • Edwin Starr (USA)
  • Craig Gruber (Rainbow, Dio)
  • Cliff Evans (Dianno, Tank)
  • Larry Miller
  • Headmaster (featuring members of UK HM band Bronz)
  • Fox Opera (EMI records)
  • The Pink Torpedos
  • Barry Mason (songwriter)
  • Paul Martinez (Robert Plant)
  • Innes Sibun
  • The Hoax (Warner Bros. East/West Records)
  • Alamo Leal
  • Peewee Ellis (James Brown)
  • Frank White
  • Phil Guy
  • Julian Piper
  • Bob Hall (The Blues Band)
  • Top Topham (The Yardbirds)
  • Neil Taylor (Robbie Williams)
  • The Nimmo Brothers
  • Gwyn Ashton
  • Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges (USA)
  • The Slimline Papas
  • Danny Bryant's RedEyeBand

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Endorsements

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Aquarian Drumheads

Hardcase

Sabian Cymbal makers

The music shipping company

London drum company

Dave also plays

Mapex Drums
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