Dave Amato

Guitarist

Birthday March 3, 1953

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Framingham, MA

Age 71 years old

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About

Lead guitarist for the rock band REO Speedwagon who has worked with Ted Nugent and Jimmy Barnes, among others.

Before Fame

He turned down a record contract early in his musical career, feeling he would not be popular until he moved to the west coast.

Trivia

He joined REO in 1989 after collaborating with Richie Sambora.

Family Life

He was born near Framingham, Massachusetts, half an hour outside of Boston.

Associated With

He toured with Cher in the early 1990s.