Dave Evans (singer)
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Dave Evans (born July 20, 1953) was the first lead singer of Australian rock band AC/DC. He was recruited in 1973 joining AC/DC founders 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.
The Young brothers soon felt that Evans wasn't 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 onstage by the band's first manager Dennis Laughlin, and when experienced vocalist Bon Scott met the Youngs and expressed an interest, 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.
After AC/DC, Evans formed a band called Rabbit, which released a few singles and two albums. Rabbit were particularly influenced by the U.K. band, Sweet. However, the group only achieved mild success in Australia. His other bands included Thunder Down Under and Hot Cockerel. Whilst Evans holds no ill-will 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." Evans even appeared on an AC/DC tribute album.
Evans was born in Carmarthen, Wales (many members of AC/DC, past and present, were from the UK), and his family arrived in Australia when he was young.
References
- "", Clinton Walker, 1994
- "Two Sides To Every Glory", Paul Stenning, 2005
- "Metal Hammer & Classic Rock present AC/DC", Metal Hammer magazine special, 2005
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