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Tony
Blasting I David
Lloyd I Bill
Texido
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 David
Lloyd was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. He comes from
a very talented Musical family, they all play various instruments
or are singers. Being a product of this
environment, David absorbed many different
musical styles like a sponge. He got his first drum kit on Christmas
at the tender age of five. After hearing the Beatles something
magical had happened. He has been performing ever since. He attended
P.S. # 19 and performed in the schools talent shows- starting
in grade 3, then in 5 th, 6th & 8 th grade - sharing the stage
with Frankie & Christine Scinta of The Scintas who also attended
P.S. # 19 and are now a hugely successful Las Vegas act.
By age 11, David was
sitting in with his dad Denny's band. Denny was very proud and
enjoyed exploiting his sons talent. His dad would also bring him
around town to sit in with various Buffalo legendary musicians,
such as Stan Szelest, Ernie Corello, Joey Gerono, & Spoon
from the House Rockers. This really helped to cut his musical
teeth and pay his dues at such a young age. The experience was
priceless.
David formed his first
group at age 14 with dear friend Bob Bucella on bass & Rick
Gross on guitar. First calling them selves Alkaloid, then Spanish
Fly & finally settling on Trilogy (George Gergoff replacing
Gross on guitar).Trilogy played every possible gig they could
get there hands on such as house parties, graduation parties,
lawn fetes, etc. Finally landing a spot at Buffalo's infamous
McVans. This being a major feat for a bunch of underage rockers.
Now 17 years old, David
Lloyd left Trilogy to join the Beatle tribute band The Keys. (Manny
Campos- guitar, Ronny Greco- bass & Joe Perez -guitar). David's
dead on rendition of Ringo's playing was an integral part of the
band. The Keys have the dubious distinction of being one of the
first bands to win a Buffalo Music Award 1981 (the first year
of the awards).
In 1982 while on vacation
in Arizona, Lloyd was asked to join Buffalo bad boys The Bees
who had just relocated to Florida. They flew him in and with in
two nights he was playing out on the Fort Lauderdale scene with
the group. After talking the band into coming back to Buffalo
they parted ways two months later.
After tiring of the cover
scene David was recommended by a friend to join the original band
The Moment - with Jim Redden- guitar; Jimmer Philips - bass; &
Jon Simon guitar; - they recorded a four song demo with Terry
Sullivan & Guy Polino producing. They also recorded songs
with Kent Weber at the helm. Lloyd left after a few months.
In 1983 David joined
all original band The Throbs. The line- up included Pauline
Digatti - vocals; Adam Gearing- guitar; Kevin Henneman- guitar;
& Dan Patrick- bass. Internal strife led to Henneman, Patrick
& Lloyd leaving to start a new band.
The Western Voice was
born in 1984. The group recorded a 15 song demo at Tommy Calandra's
legendary BCMK Studio. These demos (co- produced by E.M. Brydalski)
aroused the interest of A&M Records & producer Mitch Easter
of REM fame. Soon the band was showcasing in New York City playing
at CBGBS, The Peppermint Lounge & other venues. The band was
received well but the record company dragged their feet and failed
to sign the group.
As a side project to
generate more funds to record, David, Dan & Kevin started
a cover group called The Skiffle Band around 1986. Dan Partick
moved to New York City. Henneman & Lloyd carried on recruiting
Bryan Berhalter on bass. Henneman moved to New York in '87. David
hired Bill Holihan to replace Kevin.
On Valentine's Day 1989
David Lloyd wiped the slate clean and debut his new group The
Bleeding Hearts. For the past 16 years Bleeding Hearts have
been one of the most popular and well loved bands in Buffalo &
Western New York area. David has had luxury and pleasure to have
some of the area's most talented players do long term or short
stints in the Hearts such as : Bryan Berhalter, Dave Tube Hens,
Bob Kupczak, Bill Holihan, Mike Carroll, Nino Catanzaro, Bob Bucella,
Brian Kindzierski, Phil Woloszyn, Bob Jacobson, Rick McGirr &
current members Bill Texido & Tony Blasting.
As Leader, Drummer, Lead
vocalist & Acoustic Guitarist David Lloyd & Bleeding Hearts
have been recognized and honored 5 times by The Buffalo Music
Awards. Winning top Rock / Alternative group & top Group Vocals
in 1996, top Group Vocals in 1997. As well as best Classic Rock
Band in 1995. David won for Pop Rock Drummer in 1991.
In 1991 the group released
a self-titled EP. The EP sold out both pressings, developed some
record company interests, but lost steam after the departure of
original member bassists & vocalist Bryan Berhalter. 1995
saw the release of the single "Be with me" penned by Lloyd.
The song was a crowd favorite and again, sold out both pressings
locally.
Through the last 25 years
of gigging David has opened for many national acts - most notably:
Steppenwolf, Rick Derringer, Guess Who, Modern English, David
Johansen, The Outlaws, Beatlemaina, Michael Bolton, & Neil
Sedaka.
Besides recording with
the Moment, Western Voice & Bleeding Hearts David has played
on projects with solo artists Terry Gearts (from Dobie Royal),
Tim Haze & The Rain. He also records & demos his own material
and wrote and produced a soundtrack for a local hunting video.
David claims Ringo Starr,
Charlie Watts, Hal Blaine, Keith Moon & John Bonham as direct
influences on his drumming style. David Lloyd lives to be on stage
and is extremely passionate about performing. With an endless
source of energy as well as an infectious stage presence, Lloyd
is one of the most dynamic players you'll ever witness. He has
the uncanny knack of emulating most singers and has a solid, straight
ahead, no frills drumming style with flawless meter. David is
also known for his off beat, witty sense of humor.
David Lloyd continues
to perform 125 plus dates a year with Bleeding Hearts and looks
forward to another 25 plus years of performing.
Fast
Facts
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Played drums in Lafayette High School Band
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Plays solo acoustic gigs
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Studied drums with Jack Schilling & Louie Marino
- David has played
over 2500 gigs
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