David Dyson (musician)
| David Dyson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | David Reeves Dyson |
| Born |
3 April 1965 Rapid City, South Dakota |
| Origin | Washington metropolitan area, U.S.A |
| Genres | Jazz, funk, R&B, rock, pop, reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, arranger, producer |
| Instruments | Electric bass, upright bass |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Lohandfunk |
| Associated acts | Pieces of a Dream, New Kids on the Block, Jonathan Butler, Meshell Ndegeocello, Peter White, Lalah Hathaway |
| Website | daviddysonbass |
| Notable instruments | |
| Skjold David Dyson signature bass guitars | |
David Dyson (born 3 April 1965) is an American bassist, songwriter, arranger, and producer. Throughout his career he has performed with an array of artists including New Kids on the Block, Meshell Ndegeocello, Lalah Hathaway, Pieces of a Dream, George Duke, Regina Bell, Jonathan Butler, Najee, Candy Dulfer, Rick Braun, Gerald Albright, Norman Brown, Bobby Lyle, Doc Powell, and Michael Franks.
Born David Reeves Dyson on 3 April 1965 in Rapid City, South Dakota. When he was two years old, his family relocated to the Washington metropolitan area where he was raised and attended school. Dyson played the baritone (euphonium) in school, but was inspired to switch to the bass guitar at the age of twelve after hearing recordings of Larry Graham and Louis Johnson. At the age of fourteen, he decided that he wanted to pursue a career in music. After high school Dyson attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where he received a B.A. in 1988. Although he taught himself to play bass, Dyson did take several lessons while attending college. He also learned to play the upright bass, piano, and guitar.
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