If you think Rock & Roll is a one-way street for the musicians who play it, you've got a surprise coming. David Bryan, the talented keyboard player in the multi-platinum band BON JOVI, is also a compelling composer and instrumentalist whose musical vision takes him far beyond the loud, driving sounds of arena rock.

David was born David Bryan Rashbaum on February 7th, 1962 in Perth Amboy. His nickname used by close friends and family is Dave or Baby. Dave is 1.83m tall. Other Info: Dave has a tattoo of the Tazmanian devil on his shoulder which he got during the Slippery era and filled out during the New Jersey era, he also has a tattoo of the joker on his chest which he also got during the New Jersey era. Dave - “It took 6 1/2 hours and 6 1/2 hours of pain”. Dave’s character is very quiet but flirty. Parents: Florence and Ed. Dave has one sister Michelle. Other relatives, Michael, Marm, Steve, Gerri, Sam & Cassy, Dawn & Olivia, Michelle, Floyd & Adam, Danny (Pops), Butch, Jen Michelle & Randy. Girlfriend: April McLean since 1985.

Wife: David and April were married on August 25th 1990. They have two children, twins Colton Moon and Gabrielle Luna, born on March 10th 1994. Residence: David lived in Edison with his parents. Now with April in Colts Neck, NJ. Past: David attended John P Stevens High School, Edison from 1976-1980, then medical school from 1980-1983 trhen Juillard Classical Mucis School in NYC, NY in 1983. Instrument: Keyboards, piano, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet. Musical Career: Dave started in bands Transition, Atlantic City Expressway (with Jon) and Jon Bongiovi and The Wild Ones. In February 1992 he contributed to the Netherworld Soundtrack then in 1994 his first solo attempt was On A Full Moon. In contrast to Bryan's work with Bon Jovi, On A Full Moon... is a powerful collection of contemporary, piano-driven instrumentals that includes shades of classical, New Age, blues, jazz and rock, all of which are brought together by Bryan's soul-stirring performances on an acoustic grand piano. Two cuts "Kissed By An Angel" and " Lullaby For Two Moons" were written for his twins. Also included in is an 'unplugged' version of the Bon Jovi hit "In These Arms," which Bryan co-wrote with bandmates Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. The album was produced by David Bryan and Larry Fast at the House of Music in West Orange, NJ. "Right from the start, David was open to anything," said Larry Fast. "What amazed me was how quickly the project came together. In my 20 years working in the recording studio, I've never seen so much good material take shape in such a short period of time." "This is the record I've always wanted to make," added Bryan. "We wanted truly rich sounds, the kind that when you put the disk in your stereo, make you feel like I'm right there playing the piano for you. I think we've achieved what we were after." ON A FULL MOON... A Moon Junction Music release, is distributed by Ignition Distribution, in affiliation with Bryan Music. In 1996 David contributed to a classical sampler contract with Warner/Chappel Records. Favourites: David likes classical music, the first concert he went to was Kiss. His favourite sport is football and he has a pet Boa Constrictor named ‘Boots”.


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