Dave Taylor (musician)

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Dave Taylor
Birth nameDavid George Taylor
Also known asuncle dave
Born (1953-02-20) February 20, 1953 (age 71)
Vancouver, Canada
Genres Rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Bass, keyboards
Years active1978–present
Spouse(s)Miesje (Mesha)
ChildrenRobin Taylor, Samantha Taylor, Griffin Taylor

David George Taylor (born February 20, 1953, in Vancouver, B.C. [1] ) is a Canadian musician. He is best known for his work as long-serving bass player for Bryan Adams from 1982 to 1998. His auditory appearance can be heard on all of Adams' albums during that period [2] and he was the bassist for the touring band.

According to Bryan Adams' YouTube channel, Taylor's first concert with Adams was at the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 6, 1982. [3]

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References

  1. "Reverbnation - Dave Taylor Bass Player".
  2. "Vallance/Adams Discography".
  3. "Introduction" on YouTube