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Dave Flett Birth name David Flett Born 1951, Aberdeen, Scotland Genres Rock, progressive rock Occupations Musician, singer-songwriter Instruments Guitar Years active 1975–present Associated acts Thin Lizzy, Manfred Mann's Earth Band Notable instruments Guitar Dave Flett (born David Flett, 1951, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland) is a British rock guitarist, chiefly known for his time with Manfred Mann's Earth Band between 1975 and 1978.
After leaving Manfred Mann's band, he briefly toured as a temporary member of Thin Lizzy after Gary Moore left the band in 1979.[1] He is now an addictions counselor in central Florida, and in 2004, spoke out to prove his identity amid false stories spread by a man impersonating him.[2]
References
- ^ Alan Byrne, "Thin Lizzy: Soldiers of Fortune", Firefly, 2004
- ^ "Hermosa man pretended to be star guitarist". A.M. Costa Rica. 2004. http://www.amcostarica.com/122304.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-10.
Manfred Mann's Earth Band Manfred Mann • Mick Rodgers • Noel McCalla • Jimmy Copley • Steve Kinch
Chris Thompson • Steve Waller • Chris Slade • Colin Pattenden • Pat King • John Lingwood • Clive Bunker • Dave Flett • Matt Irving • Shona Laing • Richard Marcangelo • Geoff Britton • John Trotter • Geoff Dunn • Pete MayStudio albums Live albums Compilations The Best of Manfred Mann's Earth Band Re-Mastered • The Best of Manfred Mann's Earth Band Re-Mastered Volume II • Odds & Sods - Mis-takes & Out-takesSongs Related articles Categories:- 1951 births
- Living people
- People from Aberdeen
- British rock guitarists
- Manfred Mann's Earth Band members
- Thin Lizzy members
- British rhythm and blues boom musicians
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