Dave
If you know me you'll know more than what I put here
I love music
On many occasions I have been told that I rock
Get to know me theres a strong chance we'll get on 'My life story'
Born in Cambridge in 1979, David Peter Wood had a talent for being a ventriloquist since the age of 8. Despite this being his earliest talent, Dave took up playing guitar at the early age of 10. Age 16, Dave was spotted by a talent scout at a band tryout. Dave and his band, "The 1ders" were offered a contract for a record deal. After the release of their first album the bassist, John Mercedesbenz, commited suicide. After this the band fell apart. The drummer felt the band was cursed and left, taking the rythmn guitarist with him. Dave was alone now, but was soon back on his feet when he was offered a solo deal with Horsepie Records. This was the point when Dave's fame skyrocketed and was soon a household name. His first solo album: "Particle" became a platinum record.
In 1996, Dave released a double album which debuted at position number one in the charts. The success went to Dave's head, he started womanising and partying till 1 o'clock in the morning almost every day. After the release of his third album, "The Dave Wood Experience", Dave got mixed in with the wrong crowd. He started popping pills and drinking Jack Daniels with meals. He had a heart attack aged 20 in 1999. Despite doctor's orders, Dave still drank heavily and did not stop his "party animal" lifestyle. In 2004 Dave collapsed on tour of his fourth album. Dave was kept in rehab for 2 years, being finally released in 2006. 10 months later Dave was found dead in his hotel room.
By Adam Bibilo
