David White (musician)
David White | |
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| Birth name | David Ernest White |
| Also known as | David White Tricker |
| Born | November 26, 1939 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 16, 2019 (aged 79) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, rock and roll |
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| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1955–2019 |
| Website | rockandrollisheretostay |
David Ernest White (November 26, 1939 – March 16, 2019), also known as David White Tricker, was an American singer and songwriter. He formed the doo-wop quartet Danny & the Juniors, as well as being a founding member of the pop trio The Spokesmen. He wrote "Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay" and co-wrote a number of other hit songs, including "At the Hop", "You Don't Own Me", and "1-2-3".