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David Gerald
Blues / Rock / R&B

David Gerald



Detroit, Michigan
United States

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Last Login:  11/8/2009
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Member Since5/7/2007
Band Websitewww.davidgerald.com
Band MembersBob Bennett: Bass Guitar, Why Lou: Drums: Henry Gibson: Piano, Organ, Synthesizers
InfluencesAlbert King, BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Hill
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Record LabelDavid Gerald Enterprises
Type of LabelIndie


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   About David Gerald



David Gerald, the son of Mississippi born and raised parents, grew up to the sounds of the blues and R&B music in his hometown, Detroit. He’s the 11th of 11 children, 6 of whom were born and partly raised in Mississippi. “Because segregation and racial discrimination were so bad in Mississippi, my dad moved the family north to Detroit when he was 33, so we'd have a better chance at the American dream. He reminisces about that ‘til this day,” says Gerald.

Gerald started playing guitar at the age of 16 influenced by Prince and 80’s rock guitarists. He rediscovered the blues and listened to the music of Albert King, ZZ Hill, B.B. King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan to name just a few.

“I was lucky enough to have a neighbor who was a guitarist and gave me scrap guitars. I would piece them together and build 'Frankenstein' guitars,” says Gerald. “They were horrible to play and sounded bad, but I had to play music. It was and is my destiny. I finally scraped up enough money to buy an old amp and I was happy.”

Gerald performed in many local blues, R&B and rock bands cutting his guitar and vocal chops live and in person. Finding it hard to keep a band together, Gerald learned to play guitar, bass, keys and drums. Using two antiquated cassette recorders he would overdub each part individually until the song was completed. “The end result sounded horrible, and the songs would not end up in the same key they started in. But it got my songs recorded,” says Gerald. This was the beginning of his songwriting, most of which were pop and rock tunes during the 80’s. Around the age of 24, he began experimenting with computers to write and compose music, which he has done to this day.

Gerald, now in his 40’s, has his own band playing locally and regionally in Michigan. Earlier this year he opened the 'Triple Threat Of Blues' show for Bobby Rush and Mel Waiters in Jackson, Michigan performing at the State Theatre. Gerald has performed several times at the two major festivals in Michigan; Detroit Riverdays Festival, (International Freedomworks Festival) and Chrysler Art, Beats and Eats Festival. Recently David was listed as 1 on the ReverbNation blues charts for Michigan blues artists.

David Gerald’s debut album, Hell And Back, contains five studio originals and five live arrangements of well known tunes including Thrill is Gone, Red House and Cold Shot.

WEBSITE:
www.davidgerald.com

DISCOGRAPHY:
David Gerald's debut CD "Hell & Back" is complete and will be released November 10, 2009. The tracks can be heard here. The CD can be purchased and the mp3's downloaded on David's website. www.davidgerald.com



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stevie

stephen moller



Nov 5 2009 2:40 PM

any time brotha
Mike

Mike Moore



Nov 5 2009 4:22 AM

Thanks, been a blues fan for over 40 years. I bookmarked your page, and am actually sending out links to some friends of mine now. Again I'm floored. Thrill is Gone is one of my all-time favorite blues tunes EVER. In 1970 I saw BB do it on the Tonight Show. That performance is the one that set me on my journey through the blues. It has so much sentiment to me that I view any remakes as suspect. You do a fantastic job, I'm listening to it now. I'm floored. Yeah I'm a fan. if you ever get near Texas, let us know.
Mike

Mike Moore



Nov 5 2009 4:11 AM

Thanks for the add. I just found out about you ( I love the internet.) I'm floored. Love the way you rocked out "Katy", one of my favorites by Albert. Great Job. You've taken Albert's Licks, and added such a unique tone and phrasing, that it becomes your own. Again, I'm floored. Will DEFINITELY be getting the CD when it comes out.
SDC

SDC



Nov 5 2009 4:11 AM

Thanks so much David for the friendship,proud to have you on my sight,,keep swingin that ax man,,you got it.
She Wow Wow

She Wow Wow



Nov 5 2009 2:07 AM

Please keep me posted on upcoming gigs on the westside.
ERD

ERD



Nov 5 2009 2:07 AM

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Elite Musicians



Nov 4 2009 2:42 PM

There is nothing more important
to us, than Family and Friends.
We wish you Peace and Happiness
throughout this Holiday Season.

Best Wishes
Michael ♪
SOFIA

SOFIA



Nov 4 2009 4:00 AM

Thanks David I will. I just love what I love and thats good music that makes me want to sing. (smile) God Bless!
Renee

Renee Brunhofer



Nov 3 2009 9:11 PM

Gotta have blues music!! Without it...well, there aren't many happy days. Love your music. :)-R
tim

tim



Nov 3 2009 9:05 PM

No problem man! I support the blues in every way. Thanks for the link

Peace to you
tim
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Eric Frounder



Nov 1 2009 10:44 PM

I'M NOT BIG BLUES FAN! BUT YOU GUYS HAVE GREAT MUSIC! & I PLAY A LITTLE BIT OF BLUES ON MY GUITAR! & I LIKE SOME OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG'S (SCHACHMO) SONGS!
Jerry

Jerry



Oct 31 2009 12:33 AM

Appreciate the add, and what you do for the blues and music!! Proud to add you to our station family!!
Silreig

Silreig



Oct 27 2009 5:53 PM

Thanks a lot for adding me, I really appreciate it!

Another thank you for the comment you left.

Indeed, I really like your Blues - great style, keep on playing...

Best wishes from Germany
Ben

Ben



Oct 26 2009 3:47 AM

Thank you.. I expect only great and good things. Blessings!
Tommie Brewster

Tommie Brewster



Oct 26 2009 3:47 AM

Hi David!!! great - now we're friends!!!
xxxxxxxx
Tommie
Kool Breeze~

Kool Breeze



Oct 20 2009 10:39 PM

Hey David, thanx for including me in your circle of friends.. pleasure!
Diggin the digits here can't wait to spotlight the cd on my show!!

Have a bluezifunkalicous week!
Breeze~

...Catch The Breeze~
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Crops Blues Mag.

Crops Blues Mag.



Oct 20 2009 2:28 PM

Hello thanx for add

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Soon issue 2
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THANX and cheers

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Birgit

Birgit



Oct 19 2009 2:59 PM

Hi David, thanks for being a friend! Let them Blues shine bright :-)
Love, Peace and Blues
Birgit
Elite Musicians And Bands

Elite Musicians



Oct 19 2009 2:05 PM

Thank you for adding us to your site
Best Wishes
Michael ♪
Marion Mara

Marion Mara Fritsch



Oct 17 2009 10:16 PM

love, love, love to you!



MM
SOFIA

SOFIA



Oct 14 2009 2:26 PM

Thank you for the add. God Bless!
David

David Slatton



Oct 8 2009 2:40 PM

Thanks for the addition,David
T. ROSE

T. ROSE



Oct 8 2009 2:40 PM

Keep doing your thang Gerald! Dont forget about us little people when you make it big... you are definately on your way. Much Love. T
Nanna

Nan McGibbony



Oct 6 2009 2:05 PM

Thanks for letting me know, will do that...Nanna
Living the Dream!

Living the Dream!



Sep 27 2009 4:05 PM

all the best to you, my friend.

ruby
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