Dave Dunlop | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John David Dunlop |
| Also known as | Dave Dunlop |
| Born | September 18, 1965 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Hard rock, Rock, Classical, Flamenco, Jazz, Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, Songwriter, Producer, Recording Engineer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Website | http://www.davedunlop.com/ |
John David Dunlop (born September 18, 1965 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a Canadian guitarist, composer, producer, recording engineer, and vocalist. Dunlop was a member, writer, guitarist, and backup singer in the Canadian rock band The Full Nine (Disney's Mammoth Records). Since 1996, he has had a successful musical relationship with Rik Emmett, sharing guitar-playing duties in The Rik Emmett Band, Strung-Out Troubadours, and Triumph.
In 2007, Strung-Out Troubadours won "Album of the Year" and "Group/Duo Of The Year" at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, where they were the most heavily nominated act. Both Dunlop and his partner Rik Emmett were also nominated for "Best Guitarist"].
He has been an integral member of Jeans 'n Classics since 2005, travelling around North America playing Pop and Rock shows with orchestras playing the music of Pink Floyd, The Beatlebackup Beck, Eric Clapton, and others.
Dave recently co-produced, co-engineered and co-mixed the upcoming (Nov 11 '16) Mascot Records release "Rik Emmett & RESolution9" (Res9), working with Alex Lifeson of Rush, James LaBrie of Dream Theater, and Triumph members Gil Moore and Mike Levine.
On October 18, 2016, Dave released his long-awaited full-length album called "Monarch Girl". Guests on the record include Rik Emmett, Randy Cooke, David Blamires, Paul DeLong, and Don Breithaupt.
Dunlop also owns and operates "Room 9" recording studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
