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David Lewis Gedge (born 23 April 1960, in Bramley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England) [citation needed] is an English musician and songwriter. [1] Early life. Gedge grew up in Middleton, Greater Manchester, in the area known as Top of Hebers.
David Gedge and The Lost Pandas' bass player, Keith Gregory, decided to continue the band, renaming it The Wedding Present. The name was jointly conceived by Gedge and his girlfriend at the time, as they were both avid fans of The Birthday Party and it was an homage to their favourite band.
Read an exclusive interview with the mainman of Leeds's most successful and enduring band, The Wedding Present. David Gedge talks about his career, his move to LA, his encounters with Keanu Reeves and the Troggs, and his new album 'El Rey'.
The story concludes with the band’s homecoming show in Leeds, where the city witnessed a blistering and emotional final-ever performance of the ‘George Best’ album and the closing of a hugely significant and personal chapter for David Gedge and The Wedding Present.
Mar 6, 2022 · Read about David Gedge's musical journey from Leeds to London, his projects with Cinerama and his upcoming musical 'Reception'. The Wedding Present release a new 7” single every month in 2022, 30 years after their Hit Parade series.
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Jan 5, 2011 · The Quietus Published 11:28am 5 January 2011. Trying to prise myself into the back entrance of the O2 Academy in Oxford is proving difficult. After some confusion and debating with door men, Dave Gedge finally arrives. Dressed in black combats and a fleece jacket he looks more like a bouncer than a singer in a rock band.
May 28, 2021 · The Wedding Present leader talks about the 30th anniversary of their grunge classic album, produced by Steve Albini in 10 days. He also reveals how the band changed their sound, why they recorded in Minnesota and how he felt about the reviews.
