David Cherry: Lead and Background Vocals, Music Arranging, Recording Artist, Choreographer
David Cherry A born entertainer David started singing doo wop in 1968 with his brother in Rhode Island. He got the music fever and worked in a string of bands, The Brotherhood Band (73), The Stratfords (75). After moving to Lawrence, MA he signed on with M Taboo (76 to 79), this Latin funk band was soon to become the backup band for the famous boxer, Joe Frazier. David traveled all over the USA and the Caribbean with Joe Frazier & the Knockouts, featuring M Taboo through 1983. After a short time with Steppin’ Out in 84’ he returned to Boston and joined Metro, this lead to a USO Air Force Tour with notable acts like The Zapp Band, Jaco Pastorius and Sly Stewart of Sly and the Family Stone. The next band was D.O.I. (dead on it), they toured with British keyboard giant Brian Augar throughout New York and Southern New England. D.O.I. evolved into Excell and then it was time for a little break so David settled into family like back in Rhode Island. But he just could not fight the desire to be on stage so in 2000 he came back with Front and Center playing all around the Southern New England area. David’s passionate and soulful crooning combined with his stage presence and showmanship, enables him to dominate any musical endeaver he’s been a part of .He is a flashy showman, incredible dancer, and soulful singer displaying the exuberance and incredible energy of the likes of his idle , the “Godfather of Soul” James Brown who was unquestionably one of the most influential musical pioneers of Funk and Soul Music. A sound that evolved through James Brown and the Conciousness of the black experience in America. In fact David has been rated one of the top James Brown impersonators in the Country as he has been invited numerous times to performs tributes to the Godfather at engagements under the name “Mister Dynamite”. And now he brings his incredible energy to The Legacy. When David Cherry hits the stage you will not be able to stay in your seat.
David Cherry A born entertainer David started singing doo wop in 1968 with his brother in Rhode Island. He got the music fever and worked in a string of bands, The Brotherhood Band (73), The Stratfords (75). After moving to Lawrence, MA he signed on with M Taboo (76 to 79), this Latin funk band was soon to become the backup band for the famous boxer, Joe Frazier. David traveled all over the USA and the Caribbean with Joe Frazier & the Knockouts, featuring M Taboo through 1983. After a short time with Steppin’ Out in 84’ he returned to Boston and joined Metro, this lead to a USO Air Force Tour with notable acts like The Zapp Band, Jaco Pastorius and Sly Stewart of Sly and the Family Stone. The next band was D.O.I. (dead on it), they toured with British keyboard giant Brian Augar throughout New York and Southern New England. D.O.I. evolved into Excell and then it was time for a little break so David settled into family like back in Rhode Island. But he just could not fight the desire to be on stage so in 2000 he came back with Front and Center playing all around the Southern New England area. David’s passionate and soulful crooning combined with his stage presence and showmanship, enables him to dominate any musical endeaver he’s been a part of .He is a flashy showman, incredible dancer, and soulful singer displaying the exuberance and incredible energy of the likes of his idle , the “Godfather of Soul” James Brown who was unquestionably one of the most influential musical pioneers of Funk and Soul Music. A sound that evolved through James Brown and the Conciousness of the black experience in America. In fact David has been rated one of the top James Brown impersonators in the Country as he has been invited numerous times to performs tributes to the Godfather at engagements under the name “Mister Dynamite”. And now he brings his incredible energy to The Legacy. When David Cherry hits the stage you will not be able to stay in your seat.