Dave Rowberry joined The Mike Cotton Jazzmen in 1962, who made a living backing American blues and pop acts touring England, including Solomon Burke, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops and Gene Pitney.
14 Facts About Dave Rowberry
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Dave Rowberry played on the group's singles from 1962 to 1965, including their hit, "Swing That Hammer", as well as their self-titled album.
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Keyboardist Zoot Money, who became a full-time member of a later configuration of the band, claims that he was approached first, and Dave Rowberry only selected as a second choice.
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Dave Rowberry played on the hit single "Help Me Girl".
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Dave Rowberry was prominent on Animalisms and Animalization, often considered two of the most consistent albums of the group's recording career.
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Dave Rowberry sang backing vocals and did occasional songwriting for the group.
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The original incarnation of The Animals collapsed in September 1966, after which Dave Rowberry became a session musician.
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Dave Rowberry did reunite a few times on projects with his former bandmates from the Mike Cotton Sound.
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Dave Rowberry played on the single "Celluloid Heroes" and some keyboard instruments on the album.
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Dave Rowberry appeared with the Kinks on television during this time on the song, "Supersonic Rocket Ship".
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Dave Rowberry played on many albums by blues singer Dana Gillespie in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Dave Rowberry was present at the May 2001 reunion concert on Burdon's birthday, along with John Steel and Hilton Valentine.
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In 1999, Dave Rowberry joined "Animals II", formed in 1993 by original Animals guitarist Hilton Valentine and including original Animals drummer John Steel.
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Dave Rowberry died in London on 6 June 2003, at the age of 62.