DAVE KING

Born 1970 Minneapolis MN Studied piano and drums as a young person. Played in some amazing grade school, jr high school and high school bands and ensembles..............seriously ground breaking in approach and chart selection including a big band version of "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A" by John Mellancamp (formally known as John Cougar and John Cougar-Mellancamp). Moved out east for a moment in 1989 when NYC still had barrel fires burning in lots that now house the American Apparel flagship store next to a place you can get a $7.00 espresso. Moved to Los Angeles in 1991 to warm up a bit. Was a couple of miles from the epicenter of the 1994 L.A. earthquake. Decided that wasn't the place for me. Moved back to Minneapolis. Co founded Happy Apple. Co founded Love-Cars. Co founded Halloween, Alaska. Joined 12Rods. In 2000 co founded The Bad Plus in NYC. Co founded The Gang Font featuring Greg Norton of punk icons Husker Du. Have Performed music read more...