Dave Young (musician)

This article is about the Canadian musician. For other people with this name, see David Young.

Dave Young
Young with the Devin Townsend Project in 2017
Young with the Devin Townsend Project in 2017
Background information
Born (1982-01-13) January 13, 1982 (age 42)
OriginCoquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
GenresHeavy metal, progressive rock, alternative rock
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, keyboards, vocals, mandolin, melodica

Dave Young (born January 13, 1982) is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist. He has been a member of several notable groups, including The Devin Townsend Band, Ten Ways from Sunday, Terror Syndrome, and The Matinée. He has also played on the album Alien by Strapping Young Lad. He plays guitar, keyboards, and several wind instruments.[1][2][3] He played guitar in the live lineup of the Devin Townsend Project, alongside former bandmates Brian "Beav" Waddell and Ryan Van Poederooyen.[citation needed]

In 2016, Young and his brother Mike, also an accomplished session musician, founded a music production company called Young Brothers Productions.[4]

  1. ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. New Plymouth: Zonda Books Ltd. pp. 115–116. ISBN 0-9582684-0-1.
  2. ^ "Devin Townsend to return this summer with "Ki"". Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original on March 23, 2009. Retrieved March 20, 2009.
  3. ^ "Lord of the Wasteland - interview with Gene Hoglan". metal-rules.com. Archived from the original on August 21, 2008. Retrieved June 16, 2005.
  4. ^ "Young Bros. Productions". youngbrosproductions.com. Retrieved January 24, 2018.