Dave Alford

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Dave Alford
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David Alford, America Heavy Metal Drummer
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Born(1958-09-29)September 29, 1958
Instrument(s)Drums, vocals
Formerly of Ratt, Rough Cutt, Hear 'n Aid, Mod Ev, Kryme, Jailhouse

Dave Alford also known as Rockin Dave is an American Heavy Metal Rock drummer, singer, songwriter and producer who has played in the bands Max Havoc, Ratt, Jailhouse, Mod Ev, Kryme and Rough Cutt, whom he rejoined in 2016 upon their reformation. Alford also contributed to the Hear 'N Aid video project where various heavy metal/ hard rock artists collaborated to raise money for Famine Relief in 1985; produced by Ronnie James Dio. In 2013 Dave reunited with members of Jailhouse to perform on the Monsters of Rock Cruise. More recently, Dave has reunited with Rough Cutt members for the 2016 Monsterwood Monsters of Rock Cruise. Dave Alford currently resides in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and is playing various venues; also supporting his new project Rockin Dave's Hit Factory.

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Discography

With Ratt

With Rough Cutt

Rough Cutt in Japan Live - Piece of My Heart Rough Cutt MTV Music Video - Piece of My Heart Rough Cutt MTV Music Video - Never Gonna Die Rough Cutt MTV Music Video - Double Trouble Rough Cutt Live at the Rock Palace 1984 - Street Gang Living Rough Cutt Live in Japan - Dreamin' Again

With Jailhouse

Jailhouse on Demon Doll Records Jailhouse on Facebook Jailhouse MTV Video - Please Come Back to Me Jailhouse Live - Jailbreak

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