David Barbarossa

Dave Barbarossa
Also known asDave Barbe
Born1961 (age 62–63)
London, England
GenresAlternative rock, new wave, electronic
InstrumentDrums
Years active1977–present

David Barbarossa (born 1961,[1] also known as Dave Barbe) is an English musician and author. As the drummer in both Adam and the Ants and Bow Wow Wow, he was instrumental in creating the highly influential and innovative tribal drumming style that was popular among British and some American bands from 1979 to 1983.[2]

  1. ^ Strong, M. C. The Great Rock Discography. Pg. 5. Giunti, 1998. ISBN 88-09-21522-2, ISBN 978-88-09-21522-1
  2. ^ Dahlin, Teddie. "Dave Barbarossa: The Sound of the Barbarossa Beat". Mudkiss. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2018.