David & David
band from the US
David & David (stylized as David + David) was an American rock duo composed of Los Angeles–based studio musicians David Baerwald and David Ricketts. They are best known for their debut single "Welcome to the Boomtown" from the album Boomtown.
Baerwald and Rickets attributed part of their decision in forming David & David to their dissatisfaction with their previous bands. The album Boomtown was produced by Davitt Sigerson and peaked at number 39 on the U.S. Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. It was certified Gold in the U.S. by the RIAA. The abum also reached number 33 in New Zealand. "Welcome to the Boomtown" reached number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986 and number eight on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. It also peaked at number 27 in Australia. The follow-up single, "Swallowed by the Cracks" reached number 14 on the Album Rock Tracks chart, while "Ain't So Easy" peaked at number 51 on the Hot 100 and number 17 on the Album Rock Tracks chart.
Following the release of Boomtown, David & David embarked on a tour that began in November 1986. David & David disbanded shortly after Boomtown, and Baerwald and Ricketts continued to work with other musicians.
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