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 (like his Daddy) at an early age. At seven he began classical piano lessons. He developed his musical skills throughout high school (he was a great student). At 14,
David played in his first band, "Transition".
After that, he played in other bands, till he met buddy 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. He was in pre-med for two years at Rutgers.
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).
But when Jon called. I dropped that," he says. I said, 'oh. fuck it.
I'll take a chance." Jon and David then formed John Bongiovi & The Wild Ones, a band that was pratically 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 sweetie on August 25, 1990. His wife, April McLean, was a jewlery designer in New Jersey. She is a
private person who is seldom ever seen or photographed. 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.
Dave has the joker tattooed on his chest. He also has the Tasmanian Devil on his shoulder.
In 1994, David Bryan released another solo album, (his second after the soundtrack of sci-fie/horror movie Netherworld).
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