Dave Raun Explained

Dave Raun
Birth Date:7 June 1970
Instrument:Drums, percussion
Genre:Skate punk, punk rock, pop punk
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:1989–present
Label:Fat Wreck Chords, Epitaph Records
Associated Acts:Lagwagon, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Good Riddance, Pulley, Rich Kids on LSD, Hot Water Music, Black President

Dave Raun (born June 7, 1970)[1] a resident of Fresno, California, is the drummer for the seminal California punk rock band Lagwagon.[2] He also filled in on drums for a short period for Sean "SC" Sellers of Good Riddance. Additionally, Raun drums for the punk rock cover band/supergroup Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, with fellow Lagwagon member Joey Cape.[3] Me First and the Gimme Gimmes also featuresmembers of NOFX, Swingin' Utters, and Foo Fighters. Raun, a native of San Mateo, California, began his career in the mid to late '80's drumming in numerous bands before joining California hardcore punk band Rich Kids on LSD in 1992.[4] Raun joined Lagwagon in 1996, replacing original drummer Derrick Plourde.[4] Most recently, he has been seen drumming for Hot Water Music and Black President.[5] Raun is married to Laura Slippy.

Notes and References

  1. Family Tree Legends David M. Raun
  2. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p39945/biography|pure_url=yes}} Biography: Lagwagon]. Ankeny. Jason. Allmusic. May 6, 2010.
  3. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p293526/biography|pure_url=yes}} Me First and the Grimme Grimmes]. Cornelius. David. Allmusic. May 6, 2010.
  4. Web site: Locklear. Scott. Dave Raun: Punk Cover King. Drum! Magazine. May 16, 2013. May 19, 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232619/http://www.drummagazine.com/features/post/dave-raun. March 3, 2016. mdy-all.
  5. Web site: Pfeiffer. John. Shoreworld: Deena Shoshkes, Black President and Bouncing Souls. The Aquarian Weekly. May 2, 2013. April 15, 2009.