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Dave Rosin
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Rosin in 2012
Background information
Birth name David Cameron Rosin
Born (1981-07-28) July 28, 1981 (age 43)
Origin Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Rock, pop
Occupation(s) Guitarist
Instruments Guitar, background vocals
Years active 2003–2018
Labels Capitol Records
Universal Music Canada

Dave Cameron Rosin (born July 28, 1981) is a talented Canadian guitarist and singer. He is most famous for being the lead guitarist of the well-known rock band Hedley.

Growing Up

Dave Rosin was born and raised in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. When he was younger, he enjoyed playing minor league hockey. He won his first guitar in a contest held by a local newspaper called the Citizen. This helped him start his musical journey.

His Music Journey

Before joining Hedley, Dave Rosin played in a band called Day Theory in 2003. He was also part of another band named Everything After. In this band, he played alongside Tommy Mac and Chris Crippin. In 2004, they met Jacob Hoggard. Together, they decided to form and restart the band Hedley.

Dave Rosin was a key part of Hedley. The band released seven albums during his time with them. He played on every single one of these albums. Before signing with big labels like Capitol Records and Universal Music Canada, Rosin had deals with other record companies. These included Island Records and Universal Music Group.

Guitar Gear

Dave Rosin uses special equipment for his guitar sound. He uses a Boogie Mark Five Head amp. He also uses Rectifier Cabinets, like a 1x12 Recto Cabinet. For sound control, he uses a Cabinet Simulators CabClone. He also powers his pedals with a Voodoo Lab Power Pedal.

Personal Life

Dave Rosin lives on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. Around 2018, he became a father. He has one child.

Albums with Hedley

with Hedley

Main article: Hedley discography
  • Hedley (2005)
  • Famous Last Words (2007)
  • The Show Must Go (2009)
  • Go with the Show (2010)
  • Storms (2011)
  • Wild Life (2013)
  • Hello (2015)
  • Cageless (2017)
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