Fathers, Sons and Brothers, out now!
In lieu of an autobiography I have created this record celebrating my youth, family, friends and the highs and lows of my career. I’m incredibly proud of it!
To purchase or stream click here: https://davidl.lnk.to/FSB
Available now on Red, White & Blue Vinyl, 2CD & streaming. Thank you for all the support so far. I hope you enjoy!
Over the years, many have encouraged me to write an autobiography. However, it never really appealed to me. Partly because it seemed like I would have to learn an entirely new skill set, but mostly because there is a standard arc to all successful "rock" autobiographies: a tough childhood, a deep passion for music, many obstacles to overcome, relentless striving, and finally, against all odds, success. And that's not my story.
While I have a deep passion for music, I never really struggled. I grew up in a two-parent home. My parents stayed together their whole lives. We didn't have much, but we never wanted for anything. My father was a career military man but was a sweet and gentle soul. My parents always supported my musical career. The first album I recorded was immediately played on the BBC and later MTV. Within 18 months of releasing the first Camper Van Beethoven album, we were playing arenas with REM. The first song Cracker recorded was immediately in heavy rotation on MTV. And so on. Honestly, I feel like I've lived a charmed life.
So, in lieu of an uninteresting purely written autobiography I've made this record and supplemented it with these relatively short explanatory notes on many of the songs.
I do this not so much to tell my own story but to pay tribute to my mother, father, sisters, extended family, friends, and those who have shared their lives with me. I wanted to sing the songs of the unsung, celebrate friends and family, make amends, and apologize where necessary. I hope you as a listener and a reader enjoy the experience.
You can order or stream the album at this link: https://davidl.lnk.to/FSB