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Dave Matthews. Inspiration for Thousands. The Early Years. Dave was born in Johannesburg, south Africa, in 1967. His father died in 1977 when Dave was ten years old. Dave attended school in south Africa, where he, “got more wise about the evils of government, there and in general.”.
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Dave Matthews Inspiration for Thousands
The Early Years • Dave was born in Johannesburg, south Africa, in 1967. • His father died in 1977 when Dave was ten years old. • Dave attended school in south Africa, where he, “got more wise about the evils of government, there and in general.”
In The Beginning • The Matthews family moved from South Africa to Charlottesville, Virginia in 1986. • Dave got a job at a local bar called Miller’s where they played live music nightly. • Dave quickly established a foothold in the music scene of Charlottesville, a nice way to start a band.
The Band • The Dave Matthews Band was conceived in 1991 when Dave got together some musicians from Miller’s Bar. • The band consists of five members; Dave Matthews, Stefan Lessard, Carter Beauford, Leroi Moore and Boyd Tinsley.
Inspiration for ManyLeadership Qualities… • Dave loves people, including his mass of adoring fans. • He is very influential when he plays. • He is very diversified, he has many cultural backgrounds and so do his band mates. • He always performs with all his heart and soul and this what I think makes him an excellent leader.