David Sancious (Musicians) – Overview, Biography

Name:David Sancious
Occupation: Musicians
Gender:Male
Birth Day: November 30,
1953
Age: 69
Country: United States
Zodiac Sign:Sagittarius

David Sancious

David Sancious was born on November 30, 1953 in United States (69 years old). David Sancious is a Musicians, zodiac sign: Sagittarius. Nationality: United States. Approx. Net Worth: Undisclosed.

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Biography

Biography Timeline

1970

From 1970 until the spring of 1973, Sancious divided his time between his native New Jersey and Richmond, Virginia, where he worked at Alpha Studios as a studio musician doing jingles and sessions. While working in Virginia, he met fellow New Jerseyan Ernest Carter. During those years, Springsteen played numerous gigs in and around Richmond. In June 1972 Sancious played keyboards on Springsteen’s debut album, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. In July 1972, Sancious recorded some demos with Carter and E Street Band bassist Garry Tallent (who also divided his time between New Jersey and Virginia.) Producer/songwriter Wes Farrell owned the rights to these demos and in 1976 he released them under the title David Sancious, without Sancious’s permission.

1972

The E Street Band was named after the street where Sancious’s mother lived. In the band’s early days, Springsteen and his bandmates used her garage at 1107 E Street in Belmar, New Jersey as a rehearsal space. Springsteen began touring with the band in October 1972, but Sancious did not join the band full-time until June 1973.

1973

From June 1973 Sancious began to tour regularly with the E Street Band. He added an extra dimension to the band’s sound. Equally influenced by Mozart or Thelonious Monk, he would frequently use classical music or jazz during intros or instrumental breaks. Springsteen’s second album, The Wild, The Innocent, & The E Street Shuffle, was a showcase for Sancious’ talents. His most notable contributions include an organ solo on “Kitty’s Back” and an evocative piano intro on “New York City Serenade”. He is also credited with the string arrangement on the latter song, and even played soprano saxophone on “The E Street Shuffle”.

1974

In February 1974 drummer Vini Lopez left the E Street Band and Sancious recommended his friend, Ernest Carter, as a replacement. Later in the year Sancious and Carter helped record the title track of Springsteen’s third album, Born to Run before leaving the band. Ironically, the band formally adopted the “E Street Band” name only after the band member whose family lived on that street (i.e., Sancious) left the group.

In August 1974 Sancious and Carter left the E Street Band and formed their own band Tone with bassist Gerald Carboy. At various times the band would feature Gail Boggs, Brenda Madison, Patti Scialfa, Gayle Moran (from Return To Forever and The Mahavishnu Orchestra), former Brian Auger, and future Santana vocalist Alex Ligertwood. Springsteen encouraged Sancious in his solo career and made sure music executives heard his demos, leading to a contract with Epic Records.

1975

Tone’s 1975 debut album Forest of Feelings was produced by Billy Cobham. Sancious’ work with Tone was a radical departure from the music he played with Springsteen; Tone explored progressive rock, gospel chorus (Fade Away, Sound of Love), and instrumental jazz fusion and had more in common with Yes or early Genesis than Sancious’ former boss.

1976

Another album, Transformation (The Speed of Love), followed in 1976, and a third album, Dance of the Age of Enlightenment, was recorded. However a dispute between Epic and Sancious’ new label, Arista Records, over ownership rights meant it was shelved. It would not be released until 2004 (when it briefly appeared as a Japanese bootleg CD). One more Tone album, True Stories, came out in 1978 but the band subsequently broke up.

1977

In 1977 Sancious guested on the debut album by Narada Michael Walden. This was the first of several collaborations with the producer/songwriter. In the 1980s Walden regularly used a group of session musicians that included Sancious, Randy Jackson, and Corrado Rustici. These musicians recorded sessions with, among others, Aretha Franklin, Patti Austin, and E Streeter Clarence Clemons, all produced by Walden. Rustici also established himself as a producer, most notably with fellow Italian, Zucchero Fornaciari. Sancious, Walden, and Jackson played on Zucchero’s Rispetto, produced by Rustici. This was the first of several albums Sancious would record with Zucchero.

1982

In 1982, David recorded and toured with Jon Anderson of YES. Jon’s, Animation (1982) album features David extensively. On Jon’s Spring and Summer 1982 US Animation tour, David showcased his piano and synthesizer prowess on several YES tunes as well as Jon Anderson tunes. But Jon wanted Sancious to get some real exposure so he included one of David’s solo works in the set. “The Play and Display of the Heart” (track 3 on David Sancious & Tone’s Transformation (The Speed of Love) album) was a regular showstopper. You can hear an entire Animation concert at Wolfgang’s Vault

1988

By 1988 Sancious was a member of Peter Gabriel’s touring band and he played with the singer during the Amnesty International Human Rights Now! Tour. This led to a mini-reunion with Springsteen and the E Street Band, with Sancious sitting in on several occasions throughout the tour. He also recorded some new sessions with Springsteen which were later released on Human Touch and Tracks.

2003

In 2003 David recorded with Robbie Dupree and received wide appeal for this very intimate recording. This nine song CD was well received in jazz circles across the United States and Europe.

2005

In 2005 Sancious would be interviewed for, and featured in, the Wings for Wheels documentary included on the Born to Run 30th Anniversary Edition re-release of the famed Springsteen song and album.

2006

More recently Sancious has released two new solo recordings, Nine Piano Improvisations (2000) and Cinema (2005). In 2006, Sancious teamed up with guitarist and singer /songwriter Francis Dunnery to play keyboards and make several live appearances for Dunnery’s The Gulley Flats Boys.

2007

In 2007 David released LIVE in the now, a selection of recordings of live performances by Sancious featuring drummer Joe Bonadio on several tracks.

In 2007 and 2008 Sancious toured with Zucchero Fornaciari during the “Fly” and “All the Best” world tours.

2009

In 2009, Sancious toured Australia, New Zealand, and Japan on keyboards with Jeff Beck, who was accompanied by Vinnie Colaiuta on drums and Tal Wilkenfeld on bass.

2010

In 2010, Sancious toured the UK with Francis Dunnery “Fearless Tour”, Tony Beard on drums, Jamie Bishop on bass & Dorie Jackson vocals.

2014

Sancious was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band on April 10, 2014. Sancious also joined Springsteen and the current lineup (along with Vini Lopez) for a performance of three songs.

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Currently, David Sancious is 69 years, 5 months and 29 days old. David Sancious will celebrate 70th birthday on a Thursday 30th of November 2023.

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