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Dave Amato Biography

Dave Amato is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on March 3, 1953 in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States. The lead guitarist of the rock group REO Speedwagon who has worked with Ted Nugent and Lead guitarist for the rock band REO Speedwagon who has worked with Ted Nugent and Jimmy Barnes, among others. as well as others.

He performed together with He toured with Cher in the early 1990s. in the early 1990s.

While fronting Sledge-Hamma, Amato turned down a recording contract and an opening spot with Aerosmith because he felt he wouldn’t achieve success on the East Coast. In 1980, Amato moved to Los Angeles, California. He played a short stint with Black Oak Arkansas, did session work for La Toya Jackson, and sang backing vocals for the likes of David Lee Roth, Rick Springfield, Kim Carnes, and Mötley Crüe.

In 1985, Amato joined Ted Nugent’s band, providing both guitar and backing vocals. His most memorable tour was in 1986 when he sang lead vocals and played guitar with Nugent. They shared the tour bill with Aerosmith. Amato stayed with Nugent for three years and appeared on Little Miss Dangerous and If You Can’t Lick ‘Em…Lick ‘Em. Due to a conflict of schedules, Amato left Nugent in December 1988 when Nugent accepted an unplanned tour and Amato had other obligations. Amato and Nugent remain good friends and have even shared the stage when Nugent has opened for REO Speedwagon.

He was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, half an hour away from Boston.

Name	Dave Amato
First Name	Dave
Last Name	Amato
Occupation	Guitarist
Birthday	March 3
Birth Year	1953
Place of Birth	Framingham
Home Town	Massachusetts
Birth Country	United States
Birth Sign	Pisces
Full/Birth Name
Father	Not Available
Mother	Not Available
Siblings	Not Available
Spouse	Not Known
Children(s)	Not Available

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When lead guitarist Gary Richrath left REO Speedwagon in 1989, Amato joined the band in July. He said the “REO songs are great because there is a guitar solo in every song.”

Dave Amato Net Worth

Dave Amato is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dave Amato's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He turned down a recording contract at the beginning of his musical career because he was afraid it would be difficult to make a name for himself until he relocated to the west coast.

His entry into REO in 1989, after having a collaborative time together with the musician He joined REO in 1989 after collaborating with Richie Sambora..

David Paul “Dave” Amato (born March 3, 1953) is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band REO Speedwagon since May 1989.

Net Worth	$5 Million
Salary	Under Review
Source of Income	Guitarist
Cars	Not Available
House	Living in own house.

Amato also toured extensively as the lead guitarist for Cher, and in 1991 he toured for Richie Sambora’s Stranger in This Town as well as select performances when Richie was promoting his Undiscovered Soul album. In 1990 he appeared in the video for Michael Bolton’s hit How Can We Be Lovers and briefly toured with Player in 1998.

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After leaving Ted Nugent’s band, Dave travelled to Australia to tour with Jimmy Barnes. He played guitar on Barnes’ double live album Barnestorming. His playing and vocals are also featured on Barnes’ earlier albums For The Working Class Man and Freight Train Heart. Amato also played lead guitar and sang some lead vocals with John Elefante (formerly of Kansas) and brother Dino Elefante for their Christian rock group Mastedon, but Amato never officially joined the group. They cut two CDs; It’s a Jungle Out There (1988) and Lofcaudio (1990).

Who is Dave Amato Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Dave Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dave Amato celebrates birthday on March 3 of every year.

Who did Dave Amato play with before REO Speedwagon?

Dave Amato joined REO in 1989 for the album The Earth, A Small Man, His Dog, and a Chicken, after playing with Ted Nugent and Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora. He has also toured extensively with Cher.

Did Dave Amato play with Ted Nugent?

In 1985, Amato joined Ted Nugent’s band, providing both guitar and backing vocals. His most memorable tour was in 1986 when he sang lead vocals and played guitar with Nugent. They shared the tour bill with Aerosmith.

Who are the original members of REO Speedwagon?

REO Speedwagon is an American hard rock band from Champaign, Illinois. Formed in 1967, the group originally included guitarist and lead vocalist Joe Matt, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Blair, keyboardist Neal Doughty and drummer Alan Gratzer.

How old is Dave Amato?

69 years (March 3, 1953)

How many guitars does Dave Amato own?

Amato, a self-professed gear head, has amassed a collection of more than 100 guitars and a dozen Marshall stacks over the course of his career (most of them vintage).

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