Dave Berry

 

 

In the immortal words of Bob Segar, Rock and Roll never forgets.
Exactly what it does not forget I can’t remember, but in these days of Transient Pop Idols it is pleasing to find a true British rock original who has remained faithful to his art

From the earliest days, showmanship has been an integral part of rock music.
Whether it was simple but distinctive routines of The Shadows, or the slapstick horror show of Alice Cooper, to the present day surreal Bjork.
Most artists have developed their own individual style of presentation.

One performer whose stage act has more impact than most is
Dave Berry.
Throughout the sixties he became famous for his highly effective live appearances, which no dought contributed to a string of innovative hit singles, many of which are now avidly collected as classics of their time.


Dave’s musical career is rooted in rhythm and blues and his fans will recall his early appearances when he soon gathered a devoted following.
Record contracts followed and then the inevitable round of television appearances on
Top of the Pops, Ready Steady Go and Thank Your Lucky Stars and Dave quickly became a well known artist with an instantly recognizable style.

Dave’s show is visual as well as musical, with sophisticated lighting techniques and unique hand ballets.
These innovations were later emulated by many other artists on both sides of the Atlantic.


Dave Berry
is an original – often imitated – but never equaled.
Pop stars may come and go but
Dave Berry still occupies a position of eminence because he is a master of his art and this has enabled him to transcend the passing fashions and trends of the music business.

The style of Dave Berry is much admired. His hits have been covered many times by other artists – surely the ultimate professional accolade – and he is in much demand throughout Britain and Europe.


The Cruisers too, have been a fertile breeding ground for many top class musicians.
The present line up is rated the most accomplished ever.


Hit Singles:

 

Date Title

Chart Position

     
Sept. 1963 Memphis Tennessee 19
Jan.  1964 My Baby Left Me 37
April 1964 Baby It’s You 24
Aug.  1964 The Crying Game 5
Mar.  1965 Little Things 5
June 1965 Mama 5
Aug.  1966 This Strange Effect
(Holland's best selling
record of all time)
10