Dave Tice

(Biography)
In 1970 Dave formed the legendary heavy rock band “Buffalo” along with co-founder Peter Wells, later of “Rose Tattoo” fame.
“Buffalo” went on to record 5 albums, most of which are now on the must-have list for serious collectors worldwide. In a career spanning some 7 years, “Buffalo” headlined their own tours Australia-wide as well as touring with some of the biggest international acts to visit this country such as “Black Sabbath”, “Slade”, “Status Quo” & “Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow” to name just a few. Along the way, the band collected gold records and helped to define the style of music now recognized as Australian pub rock.
The demise of “Buffalo” in 1977 saw Dave leave for London at the invitation of seminal English R&B punk band “The Count Bishops” who were looking for a lead singer to complete the line-up on their first album. This partnership spawned a total of three albums and a number of singles and E.P.’s . One of the singles “I Want Candy” made the top 40 in England just before the tragic death of guitarist Zenon DeFleur, which prematurely halted what had been steady progress . The legacy of those years can still be found on compilations and “best of” collections available throughout Europe and the world on Ace Records. “The Bishops” toured extensively in the U.K. and Europe sharing bills with “Doctor Feelgood”, “John Cale”, “The Clash”, “Motorhead”, “The Stranglers”, “Bo Diddley” and many more too numerous to mention. Dave’s name also appears as co-writer on two “Doctor Feelgood” songs.
1984 saw Dave return to Australia and, over the next few years, tour with some of the most respected Blues and Rock musicians in the country including Mal Eastick, Phil Emmanuel, Paul Demarco, Harry Brus and Mick Cocks . Recording history includes the much sought after limited edition “Headhunters” album “Outlaw Boogie” and singing 10 songs on the award winning Blues album “Sippin’ and a Slidin'” by the Sydney Blues collective known as “The Bar Kings”.
B.B. King turned 64 during the Australian leg of U2’s “Love Comes To Town” tour. To celebrate, a surprise party was arranged aboard the boat 'O’Hara Booth', cruising Sydney Harbour. The band asked to supply the live music for these legends was the house band from Springfield's night-club in Kings Cross. Led by Dave Tice ,the Headhunters more than did the job and were joined by B.B. for what turned into a 1 & a half hour jam session.
If ever an endorsement of credibility was required this must surely be it but Dave Tice’s credibility in the Blues and Rock genres is more than established. Any cursory perusal of Australian music history couldn’t fail to stumble across his name associated with many of the most respected bands and musicians on the roster.
Amongst his recorded works is Dave’s first solo album “Lay Down With Dogs” which showcases a seasoned performer and songwriter in collaboration with some of the best musicians and writers in the business. Seven self-penned songs and co-writes with Dennis Walker (Robert Cray Band writer and producer), Johnny “Guitar” Crippen (Dr Feelgood) and Mal Eastick, who also appears as guest guitarist on one track. Other guest performances come from Peter Wells, Mark Evans, John Russell, and a core band featuring Paul Robert Burton (Upright Bass), Paul Demarco (Drums), Steve Edmonds (Guitar) and Mike Gubb (Keyboards). This album is available via the internet through Fullmoon Records.
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Currently Dave performs in a duo with ex-AC/DC bassist Mark Evans at the Bridge Hotel (Rozelle, Sydney) where as “Tice & Evans” they have been resident for the last 9 years, bringing their rootsy, hard-edged blues and original songs to life in unplugged acoustic mode. The duo have recorded three limited edition live CD’s: “Live At The Bridge” and “Live At The Rum And Raisin” now only available by special arrangement and their newest offering “111” which is currently available at live gigs and through Dave’s web-site.
Dave also guests at several blues & roots festivals (solo, duo or with his full band) & occasionally with Paul Burton’s band “The Shuffle Kings”. More Dave Tice info and bio details can be accessed via Dave’s official web-site.www.davetice.com.
DAVE TICE DISCOGRAPHY.
“BUFFALO”: 1970/1977. Australian band based in Sydney. Record Label: VERTIGO. Distributed by PHONOGRAM.

“DEAD FOREVER” LP.
“VOLCANIC ROCK” LP.
“ONLY WANT YOU FOR YOUR BODY” LP.
“MOTHER’S CHOICE” LP.
“AVERAGE ROCK AND ROLLER” LP
“ROCK LEGENDS” (Buffalo Compilation album).
“SKIRTLIFTERS” Buffalo Compilation Album. (Raven Records.)
“THE COUNT BISHOPS” = 1977 / 1984. English Band based in London. Chiswick Records. Distribution by Warner Brothers.
“SPEEDBALL” EP.
“THE COUNT BISHOPS” LP.
“THE BISHOPS LIVE” LP.
“CROSSCUTS” LP.
“THE LONDON R&B SESSIONS” LP. (Live Compilation Album)
Also various compilation albums released throughout Europe.
“I TAKE WHAT I WANT” Single.
“TRAIN, TRAIN” Single.
“I WANT CANDY” Single. (Made Top Forty in UK.)
Dave also co-wrote two songs for “DOCTOR FEELGOOD”: “WAITING FOR SATURDAY NIGHT” A side single. “EILEEN” Album track.
“THE HEADHUNTERS”: 1984/1994
“I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE WITH YOU” Single (Powderworks Records)
“OUTLAW BOOGIE” LP. (Ozbike Records)
“J. R & THE BAR KINGS”. 1998. “SIPPIN’ AND SLIDIN’. LP. (Full Moon Records.)
“LAY DOWN WITH DOGS” LP. 1999
“TICE & EVANS Live at the Bridge” 2001
“Tice & Evans Live at the Rum & Raisin Hotel” 2001
"Tice & Evans III" 2004