Kal David
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Kal David | |
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Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
Died | August 16, 2022 | (aged 79)
Genres | Blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1962–2022 |
Labels | |
Website | www |
David Raskin (June 15, 1943 – August 16, 2022),[1] who performed as Kal David, was an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, whose 50-year musical career in Illinois, New York, and California extended through various phases, including a highly regarded stint with Columbia Records in the early 1970s.
Early years (1960s and 1970s)
Born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Raskin began using the
Around this time Kal David and the Exceptions were regular performers at the Interlude Club on Pulaski in Chicago.Kal David left the group to sign a recording contract with
In the early 1970s, as Cotton joined the band
Later phase (1980s through 2020s)
In the early 1980s, David played lead guitar for John Mayall on an album which would be released a decade later. Two albums for Soul Coast Records, Never a Dull Moment and Double Tuff each met with critical acclaim and worldwide record sales coupled with numerous television appearances, including a one-hour special featuring David in Germany.
At Hollywood's
The early 1990s saw David and Bono move to
On July 14, 1998, the couple opened the 'Blue Guitar' blues club above the
David and Bono continued to tour and frequently played at
David is the voice of 'Sonny Eclipse', a singing alien
Kal David died on August 16, 2022, at the age of 79.[1][4]
Honors
In 2004, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs
Discography
- Paragon – Kal David and Lauri Bono (2018) Take That Task Records
- Living the Dream – Kal David and Lauri Bono (2015) Crytone/CD Baby
- Kal David Band LIVE! – Kal David (featuring Miss Lauri Bono) (2015) Ari Records
- Crossroads of My Life – Kal David (2010) Crytone/CD Baby
- Live... At Blue Guitar... Last Call – Lauri Bono (featuring Kal David) (2006) Blue Guitar
- Live... At Blue Guitar... Last Call – Kal David (2006) Blue Guitar
- Live At Blue Guitar... By Request – Kal David and The Real Deal (2001) Blue Guitar
- Double Tuff- Kal David (1993) Soul Coast/Nova
- Never A Dull Moment – Kal David (1992) Soul Coast/Nova
- Cross Country Blues – John Mayall's Bluesbreakers (with Kal David, Don McMinn, Coco Montoya) [recorded 1981 and 1984] (1992) One Way
- 20th Century
- Freewheelin' – The Fabulous Rhinestones (Kal David, Harvey Brooks, Marty Grebb) (1973) Just Sunshine/Paramount
- The Fabulous Rhinestones – The Fabulous Rhinestones (Kal David, Harvey Brooks, Marty Grebb) (1972) Just Sunshine/Paramount
- RCA Victor
- Duet – Illinois Speed Press (Kal David and Paul Cotton) (1970) Columbia
- Illinois Speed Press – Illinois Speed Press (Kal David and Paul Cotton) (1969) Columbia
- Chhalia (original soundtrack recording) (features Kal David and others) (7" 45rpm EP release) (196?) Angel [India] Records
- "Can't Sit Down" b/w "You Turn Me On" – Barney Pip with The Rovin' Kind (7" single release) (1967) Smash Records
- "She" b/w "Didn't Want To Have To Do It" – The Rovin' Kind (Kal David and Paul Cotton) (7" single release) (1967) Dunwich Records
- "My Generation" b/w "Girl" – The Rovin' Kind (Kal David and Paul Cotton) (7" single release) (1966) Dunwich Records
- "Right On Time" b/w "Night People" – The Rovin' Kind (Kal David and Paul Cotton) (7" single release) (1966) Roulette Records
- "Everybody" b/w "Bound To Roam" – The Rovin' Kind (Kal David and Paul Cotton) (7" single release) (1965) Contrapoint Records
- "Come On Home" b/w "Dancin' Danny" – Kal David and The Exceptions (7" single release) (1965) Tollie Records [subsidiary of Vee-Jay]
- "Searchin'" b/w "Daydreaming Of You" – Kal David and The Exceptions (7" single release) (1964) Tollie Records [subsidiary of Vee-Jay]
- "Forgotten Dreams" b/w "Little Everyday Things" – Kal David and The Exceptions (7" single release) (1962) Ardore Records
Equipment
- 1964 Gibson Firebird V
- 1963 (?) Gibson Firebird III Custom
- 1998 Fender Vibroverb
- 2000 Mesa Maverick Combo
- 1955 Vintage Gibson Echoplex
References
- ^ a b Dammann, Luke (August 16, 2022). "Kal David, Musician, Voice of Disney World's Sonny Eclipse Passes Away". Insidethemagic.net. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c Kal David at Paul Cotton's Musical Archive, Angelfire.com
- ^ "Fancy Colours – Christopher's Chicago Pages – The Exceptions". January 23, 2009. Archived from the original on January 23, 2009. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ "Remembering Kal David". Coachellavalleyweekly.com.
- ^ "The Brightest Stars from New-York to Los Angeles" (PDF). Palmspringswalkofstars.com. Archived from the original on October 13, 2012. Retrieved August 16, 2022.