Dave Richmond (Illinois)
__NOTOC__ David Henry Richmond (born 29 March 1938 in Brighton, Sussex, England) is a British professional bass guitar, bass player, best known as a founder member of the 1960s pop group Manfred Mann. During his short tenure with the group, he played bass on their first hit record, "5-4-3-2-1". Richmond first picked up the ukulele at the age of 14. He later picked up the bass after hearing "Big Noise From Winnetka" on a record player, owned by his older brother. Richmond joined Manfred Mann in 1963, after being recruited by Manfred Mann (musician), Manfred Mann and Mike Hugg.Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Rock Discography'', Canongate, , p. 648 Richmond left the band in 1964, shortly after he recorded bass for their track "5-4-3-2-1", a song intended as the theme for the music show ''Ready, Steady, Go!'', which became one of Manfred Mann's earliest and biggest hits. He was replaced by Tom McGuinness (musician), Tom McGuinness. In 1966, after McGuinness had switched to lead ...
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Brighton
Brighton () is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the City of Brighton and Hove in the county of East Sussex, England. It is located south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the ''Domesday Book'' (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed, but it languished in the early modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport to London and becoming a boarding point for boats travelling to France. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort for sea bathing as a purported cure for illnesses. In the Georgian era, Brighton developed as a highly fashionable seaside resort, encouraged by the patronage of the Prince Regent, later King George IV, who spent ...
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