Real name: David Wayne Mathes

1960s-1980s engineer and producer from Steubenville, Ohio, active in Nashville, Tennessee.
Often associated with the publisher House of David (2) / House of David Music.

Dave began his musical journey at age four in Akron, Ohio, and spent most of his time traveling as lead guitarist, bass and steel player with the Imperials. He worked thousands of sessions and concerts as a guitarist, and recording engineer. His "Sounds of the Saved Soul" album is still a gospel radio favorite. His engineering for the nation's largest advertising agencies, included television and radio commercials for Sears, Luck's Foods, Heil-Quaker, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Mr. Transmission, Jim Sasser for Senator, Goo Goo Candy Bars, Sweet Sue Chicken and the now famous Coca-Cola Commercial "It's the Real Thing" by Dottie West. Over 300 songs are recorded through his publishing companies; NRS Records, Sweet Singer Music-BMI and Sing Sweeter Music-ASCAP. Dave was also known for having worked at Globe Recording Studio, Inc..
April 23, 1933 - January 30, 2008