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David Shriver
David Shriver is not an icon. He is a man who has done things in the music business that few of us will ever attain, yet he gives us a measure of what may become if we work hard, play well and network in the business in the right circles.
To tell everything that I know about David Shriver, just the stories I have had the pleasure to learn- would take more pages and space than even I, as the publisher of this magazine am alloted. I will however tease you with a few bits and pieces in this on going article in hopes that it may serve an inspiration or possibly fill you up with your need for music trivia and history.
Anyone who was in
the music business in the 1950's knew about Eddy Cochran, the handsome and wildly innovative guitar player who inspired everyone from George Harrison to Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats. But is was David Shriver who, after replacing the original bassist provided the Fender electric bass backing for many of Eddy's mega hits. Eddy Cochran was killed in a stupid accident in England in a taxi cab. His records at the time were out selling Elvis Presley's throughout Europe. His death created a shock wave in the entire entertainment world parallel to the death of James Dean. David, whose main livelihood depended on working in the Eddy Cochran show had to go on. There was so much music in his heart and coming through his fingers that David decided to go on with his life.
David was living in the Malibu area in the late 1950's through the early 1960's working with many of the great stars of the day, performing in clubs, concert and recording studios. Life was getting better and work was plentiful for a man who could read and arrange charts. The word spread about his accomplishments and proficiencies until one day, David Shriver becomes the musical director and bassist for one of the hottest stars of that decade, Trini Lopez. Trini had a large following and record sales were through the roof! And then it came to pass in the days of old, when young David Shriver would begin to travel the world, playing the same venues as the Beatles and living in the same hotels, often just hanging out together and being regular guys. Once when this writer was putting together a USO tour, I asked David for some promo pictures for our portfolio. He invited me out to his western Washington farm and into a back room where there lie a steamer trunk that looked as though retrieved from the Titanic. Inside were 8 x 10 glossy photos of the Beatles, signed by each and one most amazing photo I shall never forget. It was of David Shiver and Ringo Starr in front of the Empire Hotel in Paris. There they sat together on a bench. You see, an excited and young Sir Paul McCartney had just bought the first Poloroid Instant camera and wanted to shoot his first roll of film so hey..."how about you blokes" he may have uttered. I asked David why he and Ringo were in the picture together and he said "because we were fishing buddies!". I said
" Dave, I believe I need to sit down!".
NEXT WEEK....On the road with the Fab Four and Trini Lopez, Life after Eddy Cochran.
Bruce J Maier
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