About
Paiste Artist Since
November 2013
Nationality
United States
Main Affiliation
Broadway Musicals
Other Affiliation
Independent
Website
www.daveroth.com
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Biography
Dave Roth is the percussionist in the current Broadway smash Back to the Future. He has been performing for over 35 years and has appeared in over 200 cities worldwide. His most recent performances were in King Kong, Cats, Finding Neverland, Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular, and Evita. He has performed in over 40 productions on Broadway and throughout the world including the North American and Asian tours of West Side Story the national tour tour of Mamma Mia and the national and European tours of Smokey Joe’s Cafe. He has appeared onstage with Sir Paul McCartney, Sting, Natalie Cole, Aloe Blacc, Carol King, Gladys Knight, Patty Lapone, The Temptations, Doc Severinson, Henry Mancini, The Chieftains, Pinchas Zuckerman, Susan Anton and many more. Dave trained at Kansas State University and also at Northwestern University where he received his Masters of Music degree in percussion performance. He is endorsed by Paiste Cymbals, Yamaha Percussion, Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets, and LP (Latin Percussion).