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 |