David Bryan Plays The Keyboard In The Band.
David Bryan Rashbaum was born on February 7th, 1962 in Edison, New Jersey.
His parents are Ed (doctor) and Florence Rashbaum. David also has a sister called Michelle.
Dave began playing trumpet at an early age. At seven he began classical piano lessons. He developed his musical skills throughout high school. At 14, David played in his first band, "Transition".
After that, he played in other bands, till he met Jon Bongiovi at Seyreville High School. It was Jon who got him to play keyboards. Jon and David played together in a band called Atlantic City Expressway (ACE).
After graduation David attended Rutgers University majoring in pre-med. His parents liked the idea of him becoming a doctor. Jon Bongiovi, convinced Dave that his parents were wrong. David then moved from medicine towards music where he studied at Julliard Music School. (A classical music school). He was in pre-med for two years at Rutgers.
Jon and David then formed John Bongiovi & The Wild Ones, a band that was practically the basis for Bon Jovi.
Jon and David, travelled to Los Angeles to promote Jon�s Demo, but, unfortunately, without success. But then Runaway became a success and the rest is history!
Dave married his high school sweetheart on August 25, 1990. His wife, April McLean, was a jewellery designer in New Jersey. Dave and April are parents to twins. Gabrielle Luna and Colton Moon were born on March 10, 1994. They all live in Colts Neck, New Jersey. |
