The Desperate Dan Band
United Kingdom, Brighton
The Desperate Dan Band
Hi peeps! Not a lot going on at the moment! Pandemic and all! You can listen to new music at (expired link) see gig news (expired link) listen again (expired link)
Thanks to you all Bob Brookes
A slightly new direction for Desperate Dan folks! 40s and 50s Style swing blues! Watch this space for musical posts
The DDBand is still out there and active in 2021 despite Covid19 and the lockdown! Downloads can still be found on FB at (expired link) & new tunes on (expired link)
Bob Brookes lockdown offerings can be found on soundcloud! Take care all of you out there in this strange new world!
Keep on rocking! Desperate Dan!
Trying to get to you
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Songs and dates here!
CDs here access to downloads and videos
Best regards Bob Brookes
Hi guys. Just to say thanks for being patient as i have been working on a new project! You are really appreciated. I f you want more info go to (expired link) Meanwhile enjoy this original song from Sherman & Brookes. Bob Brookes
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Hi guys. Just to say thanks for being patient as i have been working on a new project! You are really appreciated. I f you want more info go to (expired link) Meanwhile enjoy this original song from Sherman & Brookes. Bob Brookes
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To all our fans on numberoneformusic ; 'Thanks for your support and encouragement. There is anew batch of original tunes to be released on the web around April 1st 2016. Keep a watchful eye out. Thanks again' Robert C. Brookes
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Hi guys. Sorry not been in touch. Busy gigging etc. thanks for your continuing support. New album soon. Brand new songs from 'Back Yard Studios'. . Keep the Faith! Bob
Read moreSorry I have not been very active of late. Busy writing and gigging. Meanwhile Check this out!
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Thanks for keeping the faith! Bob aka Desperate Dan
It is very humbling to have so many people from all around the world join our mailing list and listening to our music. There will soon be downloads available for all the music posted and more from our website. (expired link)
Thank you all for keeping the faith. Bob Brookes
Hi guys Thanks for your support. Look out for download of the new album coming soon!
Dr. Bob
We are three piece writing team out of The Desperate Dan Band with a team of local musicians
Bob Brookes Vocals, Ges Gibson Guitar, Brian Langridge Drums, Jon Wigg Fiddle Mandolin pipes, Ian McIlroy Cajun Acordions, Trevor grant Guitar, Jeremy Sherman Dobro
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About The Desperate Dan Band
The Desperate Dan Band is a hard working six piece band and it has been working constantly since 1983.
Main influences. Little Feat and delta blues of any kind! The whole thing started in 1983 with the band’s original line up of Max Gardener (guitar) who gave the band it’s name; Jerry Gibson (guitar), Michael Avis (bass), Johnny Camilleri (drums) & Bob Brookes (vocals).
The Desperate Dan here in 2014 are as hard-working as ever and are currently formed as a six-piece outfit who have travelled the length and breadth of the UK as have previous line ups over the last twenty six years.
Over the years a number of members of the Desperate Dan Band have either individually or individually worked, played with or supported some of the most credible names in world music (expired link). Paul McCartney, Jools Holland, Elton John, Leo Sayer, Chris Farlowe, Buddy Whittington (John Mayall), Mike Estes (Lynrd Skynrd) to name but a few.
The various line ups have included at one time or another such people as Dave Mattacks (Fairport, Mary Chapin-Carpenter), Robin Goodridge (Bush), Nigel Glockler & Doug Scarrat (Saxon) Terry Popple (Snafu &Van Morrison) and Miller Anderson (Spencer Davis, Keef Hartley, Donovan, T Rex).
We are independant of any major record label. We record produce press and distribute our own hard copies. Available at
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Robert C. Brookes Vocals and harmonica
Nigel Bagge Slide Guitar
Trevor Grant Guitar
Mick Rose & Fraser Wigg Keyboards
Jim Bryan Bass guitar
Ivan Pledge Drums
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