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Dave Collins

voc, *1948 JM
Singer of R&B/Soul
A.k.a. David John Crooks Dave Barker (2) Dave McLaren David Crooks

Jamaican deejay and singer born 1948 in Kingston. He started his singing career in the group Two Tones with his two friends Brenton Matthews and Fathead. Barker then sang for a short while with The Techniques alongside Winston Riley and Bruce Ruffin before forming the duo Glen & Dave together with Glen Brown. In 1969 Dave Barker went solo for the producer Lee Perry and had major success. In 1971 Dave teamed up with keyboard player Ansel Collins making the duo Dave & Ansel Collins. In the 1970's, he went to UK and recorded with soul and funk groups.

     
Popular Tracks   
Monkey Spanner on Reggae Silhouette by Various Artists
Surangana on Sandawathuren by Ashanthi
Wanna Write a Country Song on Rockin' Country by Dave Collins & Rob Long
Astro Town on Rockin' Country by Dave Collins & Rob Long
Strummin' On My Guitar on Rockin' Country by Dave Collins & Rob Long
Love Me Now (Lie to Me) - Remix on Love Now Now Remix by Dave Collins & Rob Wells
I'll Be Loving You Where You Are - Rock Version on I'll Be Loving You Where You Are by Dave Collins
Old Time Rock & Roll on Rockin' Country by Dave Collins & Rob Long
Walk in the Rain on Rockin' Country by Dave Collins & Rob Long
Love Me Now (Lie to Me) on Love Me Now by Dave Collins

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Love You So (Without You)Cargo Featuring Dave Collins1986Album
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