Dennis East Explained

Dennis East
Origin:South Africa
Occupation:Songwriter, music producer
Years Active:1971–2022

Dennis East (– 12 September 2022)[1] was a South African songwriter and musical producer originally from Pietermaritzburg.[2] [3] He started his musical career in the late 1960s. He performed with The Rising Sons in the 1970s,[3] and formed the rock band Stingray with other South African musicians in 1979. In addition to his work as a songwriter, he has also produced musical albums for South African artists as well as British saxophonist Andrew Young and participated in television programmes such as Pump Up The Volume, Coca Cola Pop Stars and Popstars 2010.

Discography

Singles

Albums

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Music legend Dennis East has died. September 12, 2022. Jacaranda FM. September 19, 2022.
  2. Book: Chilvers. Garth. Jasiukowicz. Tom. History of Contemporary Music of South Africa, Part 1. 1994. Toga Publishing. Braamfontein. 33. 9780620181211. 10 November 2014.
  3. News: Calder. Ryan. Dennis East and The Rising Sons reunite in PMB. 9 November 2014. The Witness. 5 September 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20141109082944/http://www.witness.co.za/?showcontent&global%5B_id%5D=12482. 9 November 2014. live. dmy-all.