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singer. Instrument (s) Guitar. vocals. Years active. 1974–present. Website. daveamato .com. David Paul Amato (born March 3, 1953) is an American musician, the lead guitarist of the rock band REO Speedwagon since May 1989 [1] and a rhythm guitarist/singer for Ted Nugent in the mid-80s.
Aug 13, 2012 · Dave Amato is a guitar gunslinger who's played with some of the best. Since replacing Gary Richrath in REO in May of 1989, Amato has been the stalwart guitar voice for REO. He's played for such diverse notables as Ted Nugent, Black Oak Arkansas, LaToya Jackson, Motley Crue, David Lee Roth, Rick Springfield, Ritchie Sambora and Cher.
- Relentless Bill Robinson
May 25, 2012 · REO Speedwagon lead guitarist Dave Amato. While Amato has spent the last 23 years providing the soaring solos to some of classic rock’s most recognizable hits on the stage and in the studio with REO Speedwagon, his musical history runs far deeper; with as many twists and turns as a summer amusement park thrill ride.
Nov 1, 2021 · R.E.O. Speedwagon was released in October of 1971 and credited all five members (Doughty, Gratzer, Richrath, Philbin, and Luttrell) as the writers of all eight songs. While single “Sophisticated Lady” just missed the Hot 100, the album’s second track, “157 Riverside Avenue,” has remained the most popular song from their debut album..
Richrath also left early the next year, with Miles Joseph filling in for a show before Dave Amato took over in May. [12] [13] Also in 1989, Bryan Hitt replaced Lear on drums, [14] while Jesse Harms joined as a second keyboardist, performing on the band's 1990 album The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken . [15]
Nov 5, 2020 · Dave Amato has his own Gibson Signature Custom guitar… a Signature Ovation guitar… and an absolutely MASSIVE guitar and amp collection of his own. He’s played with Black Oak, Arkansas, David Lee Roth, Motley Crue, Ted Nugent, Richie Sambora, Cher, and for the last 28 years, REO Speedwagon. iTunes.
In 1980 Dave started a new decade by making the big move from the East Coast to the West Coast, pursuing his musical career in L.A.. Dave played a short stint with Black Oak Arkansas, did sessions for LaToya Jackson, and sang backing vocals for the likes of David Lee Roth, Rick Springfield, and more famously with Motley Crue on the hit song “Girls Girls Girls”.
