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Dave Evans (born July 20, 1953) is a British singer best known for being the first lead singer of the Australian hard rock band AC/DC from 1973-1974. David Evans may mean: David Evans (composer) (1874-1948) David A. Evans (born 1941), organic chemistry professor at Harvard David Allan Evans (born 1940), American poet David C. Evans (1924â€“1998), computer graphics pioneer David Howell Evans (born 1961), known as The Edge, guitarist with rock band U2 Dave Evans... is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... January 7 - President Harry S. Truman announces the United States has developed a hydrogen bomb. ... Carmarthen (Welsh Caerfyrddin - caer fort + Myrddin Moridunum, Merlin (origin disputed)) is the county town of Carmarthenshire, Wales. ... This article is about the country. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... Hard Rock redirects here. ... Glam rock (also known as glitter rock), is a style of rock and pop music, which initially surfaced in the post-hippie early 1970s. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... The word voice can be used to refer to: Sound: The human voice. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the band. ... Rabbit was an Australian hard rock band from Newcastle, Australia. ... Image File history File links AcDc_1973. ... Image File history File links AcDc_1973. ... is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... January 7 - President Harry S. Truman announces the United States has developed a hydrogen bomb. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... Hard Rock redirects here. ... This article is about the band. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ...

Biography

With AC/DC

Evans was recruited into AC/DC in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, along with drummer Colin Burgess and bass player Larry Van Kriedt. He stayed with the band for a few months before being replaced by Bon Scott around September 1974. During his time with AC/DC, Evans recorded one single ("Can I Sit Next To You Girl" / "Rocking In The Parlour") which was released in Australia and New Zealand. A promotional video for "Can I Sit Next To You" was also produced. There is, however, an AC/DC bootleg titled In The Beginning which features Evans on vocals. He was also present on their first national tour supporting Lou Reed. ^{[citation needed]} Angus McKinnon Young, (born on 31 March 1955) is a British guitarist and songwriter who has been the lead guitarist of Australian hard rock band AC/DC since the group was formed in November 1973. ... Malcolm Mitchell Young, born January 6, 1953 in Glasgow, Scotland, is a founding member of, rhythm guitarist, backing vocalist and co-songwriter for the Australian hard rock band, AC/DC. Though his younger brother Angus is the more visible of the brothers, Malcolm has been described as the business and... Colin Burgess (born November 16, 1946) was the first drummer with rock band AC/DC. From 1968-1972 he played in the successful Australian rock group The Masters Apprentices, and was recruited at the time of AC/DCs formation in 1973, joining Malcolm Young (Rhythm Guitar), Angus Young (Lead... Larry Van Kriedt is the original AC/DC bassist/volcalist along with Malcolm Young (Rhythm Guitar), Angus Young (Lead Guitar), Dave Evans (Lead Vocals) and Colin Burgiss (Drums). ... Ronald Belford Bon Scott (July 9, 1946 â€“ February 19, 1980) was a British rock musician, most well-known for being the lead singer and lyricist of Australian hard rock band AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980. ... In the Beginning is a bootleg album of an early AC/DC gig. ...

The Young brothers soon felt that Evans was not a suitable frontman for the group. According to them, he was more of a "glam rocker", inspired by the likes of Gary Glitter. Occasionally Evans would be replaced on stage by the band's first manager Dennis Laughlin, and when veteran rock vocalist Bon Scott met the Youngs and expressed an interest in joining the band, it soon became apparent that Evans' time with AC/DC was coming to an end. Evans also had personal problems with Laughlin, which contributed to the ill-feeling towards him. Glam rock (also known as glitter rock), is a style of rock and pop music, which initially surfaced in the post-hippie early 1970s. ... Paul Francis Gadd aka Gary Glitter (born May 8, 1944) is a platinum selling English rock and pop singer and songwriter who had a string of chart successes with a collection of 1970s glam rock hits including Rock and Roll parts 1 & 2, I Love You Love Me Love, I... // Member timeline Minor members During 1974, AC/DC went through several line-up changes involving their bass players and drummers. ... Ronald Belford Bon Scott (July 9, 1946 â€“ February 19, 1980) was a British rock musician, most well-known for being the lead singer and lyricist of Australian hard rock band AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980. ...

After AC/DC

After AC/DC, Evans joined a band called Rabbit, replacing original singer Greg Douglas. Rabbit released a few singles and two albums, both in 1976. Rabbit were particularly influenced by the UK band, Sweet. However, the group only achieved mild success in Australia. His other bands included Thunder Down Under and Hot Cockerel. Rabbit was an Australian hard rock band from Newcastle, Australia. ... Sweet (referred to as The Sweet on albums before 1974 and singles before 1975) were a popular 1970s British band. ...

Evans has also released two solo albums. The first of which being a live AC/DC tribute album entitled, A Hell of a Night, which was released in the year 2000 [1]. The second of which was an album released in February 2006 that was recorded with members of his previous groups, Rabbit and Hot Cockerel, and was entitled Sinner [2]. See also: 2000 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2000 Record labels established in 2000 // John Tavener is knighted in the New Years Honours List. ... See also: 2006 in British music Musical groups established in 2006 Record labels established in 2006 // January â€“ James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ...

In 2000, Evans performed shows with AC/DC tribute band Thunderstruck for the 20th anniversary of Bon Scott's death.

Whilst Evans holds no bad feelings towards AC/DC today, the feeling does not seem to be mutual, with Angus Young recently declaring, "To even call him a singer is being a bit polite." ^[1]

As of 2006 Evans is with a new band, Dave Evans and the Badasses, and is currently touring.

Discography

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In 2007 Dave Evans has been nominated to perform at The LA MUSIC AWARDS for his song of the SINNER CD "Sold My Soul to Rock 'n' Roll"

References

Other references

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