Since joining the legendary, multi-platinum hard rock act Tesla in early 2006, guitarist Dave Rude have toured the US and overseas countless times with them. But he also pursues a solo career fronting the DAVE RUDE BAND, writing his own songs, singing and of course handling the varied guitar work. “The Key” is his second solo CD, this time with the full ‘band’ name om the cover.
The Dave Rude Band delivers pure, uncompromising American Hard Rock with a bluesy feel and a live vibe. Although Dave is really skilled on the six-strings this is not ‘a guitarist album’, the emphasis is put on the word ‘band’ and real songs. Rude also sings quite well with an abandon-like style in