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- Guitar Virtuoso Dave Kilminster’s radical techniques and mesmerizing sounds captivate fans and fellow musicians alike. Dave was named Guitarist Magazine’s 1991 Guitarist of the Year.
That recognition propelled him on a super-charged career as a multi-faceted guitarist, vocalist, engineer, producer, writer and instructor. Credited by keyboard legend Keith Emerson for inspiring him to go on the road again, Dave is a familiar figure worldwide to fans of progressive rock. Dave continued to play, collaborate and tour with Emerson through the first half of 2006.
The past two yers Dave was on the road with Roger Waters as lead guitarist and vocalist in the extraordinary global staging of Dark Side of the Moon. Fans know Dave from his workalongside rock luminaries John Wetton, Carl Palmer, Ken Hensley, and John Young, among others. Dave was a founding member of Qango, the band that featured Wetton, Palmer and Young and which introduced him to Emerson. Before helping form the Keith Emerson Band, Kilminster joined Emerson in a highly regarded reunion of Emerson’s The Nice. The reunion resulted in the live recording Vivacitas and launched the current lineup of the Keith Emerson Band.
2008 sees Dave return to collaborate with John Wetton with the Wetton-Downes' iCon Project, which begins recording its third album in 4Q 2008 and touring in 2009.
Dave also has begun a unique collaboration with vocalist Murray Hockrdige, whose soulful voice has been compared to Prince, Sting, and Stevie Wonder and spans three octaves. Their unique blend of vocals and guitars has been dubbed "Acoustic Soul" but is truly indescribable.
Fans and critics agree that Dave’s work is in a class by itself, encompassing technical mastery and enormous power. A favorite because of his likeable enthusiasm and unmatched on stage energy, Dave wins rave reviews from fellow musicians. Dave's unusual and unexpected techniques add new dimensions to their work.
Critics also agree that Kilminster is one of the most extraordinary talents to emerge from the UK. Dave is sought after as a collaborator, band member and solo performer. “He is the best guitarist since Hendrix,” enthuses Qango member John Young, adding that Kilminster’s technical proficiency seems effortless.
All management enquires should be directed to Mr. Martin Darvill. Reach Martin at qedg@btinternet.com. All press enquiries and tour information requests should be directed to DaveKTourInfo@aol.com. You may also call [US number] 1.347.678.1760. - Genre:
- Rock
- Hometown:
- London-- please note this is an official fan page, run by Dave's management; but it is not his personal account!!! email dave@davekilminster.com to reach dave direct.
- Record Label:
- Killer Guitar, Ltd
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April 10th - Murray and Dave return to live performance! Newest installment of Dave's photo blog from Japan tour! Dave and Murray in Peterborough April 10th...
Chris Geden
Hey Dave
Glad to be a part of the group. Hope all is well. Also met up with Tim Marten the other day, didn't realise he was your guitar tech.
All the breast
Chris Geden
April 4 at 1:16pm · Report
Chris Manger just watched cork, ireland bootleg again, and noticed u played note-for-note what gilmour did in 'comfortably numb' while snowy (who i love) took things in a different direction. noticed that in several other shows that i went to. did that bother u? i am completely impressed u could pull off the gilmour sound/effect perfectly and still have your own style (listening to your cds). i also noticed u and snowy conversing during CN during several shows i went to. were u trying to decide how to end it? or if u were both going to improvise? peace!
March 15 at 9:31am · Report
Anne I saw Dave in Ottawa, Ontario Canada while he was touring with Roger Waters. I was front row - right in front of Dave. I was completely mesmerized. I've never seen someone so at one with his guitar. I'm amazed, enchanted, and waiting patiently for Dave to return to Canada...Come back, DAVE!!!!!!
March 1 at 7:52pm · Report
Oliver
Well done Dave for another awesome performance with Wetton-Downes at Zoetermeer (NL). You put a brilliant personal interprettation on all those old songs than were present in the originals.
Keep up the most excellent work!
February 20 at 5:39am · Report
Carlo Maucioni Do you remember me? We met in Verona, june 2006...
February 13 at 3:21pm · Report
We are pleased that Japanese fans had the opportunity to see Angel from Scarlet -- one of the album's most popular songs -- performed with a full band live during the first iCon show. Each Japanese cities has two back to back shows. The setlists are different for each...
Rita Bayer interview part two -- Roger Waters Here's the second interview in the series from Rita Bayer; in this piece she and Dave discuss the Roger Waters tour. Click here or... http://www.ytsejam.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7785 ...
Check out Dave's photo blog at www.davekilminster.com to see all three installments of his photos and commentary from his recent trip to Italy with Guthrie and Seth Govan and drummer Pete Riley...
Gregory Farlow I have seen all of Roger Waters Tours since 1984 and Dave is by far the best in that spot at lead guitar. Amazing in so many spot - Have A Cigar solo , Any Colur You Like solo, are just two were he kills it .
February 1 at 9:55am · Report
Gregory Farlow Hopefully Dave will be in the studio working on Roger Waters new album.
February 1 at 4:53am · Report
New Interview with Dave by Rita Bayer -- Wetton-Downes' iCon Category: Music Journalist Rita Bayer has long followed Dave's career. She has completed another interview with him, which is posted in two parts...
Natasha
Hope you had a fab Birthday! ;-) Tash xxxx
January 28 at 11:21pm · Report
Pete Wolfe Happy Belated Birthday! i look forward to the iCon 3 more then any release in recent times. when i found out you were involved, this is going to be great! nothing but best wishes!
January 26 at 4:27pm · Report
New photo blog from Dave’s travels in Italy iCon 3 album art released; new tickets on sale for sold out London performance ...
Dave Kilminster Check out www.davekilminster.com or www.myspace.com/davekilminster for some news from Dave -- new photos from Italy, iCon tour news including a contest, and a new Guitar Break date!
January 24 at 4:12pm · Report
Dave Kilminster Dave has been recording with Wetton-Downes' iCon and is about to embark on tour...A few new tickets have been released for the London DVD recording of the iCon limited audience show on 21 Feb. go to www.ticketweb.co.uk for more. Coverart for the new studio album is available now and you can learn more about a screensaver contest that will allow you to win a pair of tickets, meet the band and get some great merchandise, too! Check it out at www.geoffdownes.com or www.johnwetton.com
January 23 at 7:30am · Report
Pamela Romo
hey Dave this is Pamela we met in your hotel in Monterrey, Mexico at the dark side of the moon world tour 2007, I just wanted to say hi!! and congratulate you for your EXCELENT performance...
I hope everything is great in your life! I look forward hearing from you,
Sincerely,
Pamela
January 21 at 6:14pm · Report
Marco Riccardo Musco
Sap Holmies?!? I'm very happy see you again on facebook!!! How are you?? I like so much your music and voice too!!! I hope see you soon! Thanks for the great experience!!! Excuse me for my English!!!
Mr.Panda!
January 15 at 11:46am · Report
Gianluca Randall Fortunato
Thanks for your exibition in spoleto
by from Gianluca Fortunato
January 4 at 3:46am · Report
Dave Kilminster
Last month Dave spent two weeks touring around Italy playing with fellow guitarist Guthrie Govan. He took many photos along the way and here are some of them, complete with captions...
We will present the pictures in three installments. You can find them in the photos section of his myspace page or the photo blog at www.davekilminster.com. But... just to whet your appetite, here are just a few, sans captions....
January 2 at 11:30am · Report
RECENT ACTIVITY
Dave Kilminster changed their Website.
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