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Dave Mason

b. 1954

Australian musician, record producer

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About Dave Mason

Born 1954. Dave Mason is an Australian songwriter.

David Lawrence Mason (born c. 1954) is an Australian singer-songwriter and record producer originally from Dubbo. He is the founding mainstay of pop, rock group, The Reels. For the group, Mason wrote and sang their hit singles, "Love Will Find a Way" (October 1979), "Prefab Heart", "After the News" (July 1980), and "Shout and Deliver" (March 1981). He also wrote "Quasimodo's Dream", which was a non-charting single from May 1981. However, in May 2001, it was listed by Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) at No. 10 of their Top 30 Australian songs of all time.

Early life Mason was born in Dubbo where he was raised. This, coincidentally, was to be the period of his son's greatest prominence as an artist.

Career In 1976, Mason, on lead vocals, formed Native Sons with John Bliss (ex-Thundaband) on drums, and Craig Hooper on lead guitar and synthesiser. 1986 "Bad Moon Rising" Best Performance in a Video

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Born
1954, Dubbo
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David Lawrence Mason

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dave Mason?

Australian musician, record producer

When was Dave Mason born?

Dave Mason was born in 1954 in Dubbo.

What is Dave Mason's occupation?

Dave Mason is a songwriter.

What nationality is Dave Mason?

Dave Mason is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Mason

· Wikidata: Q16732109

· DBpedia: Dave Mason (Australian musician)

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