Dave Sinclair

Keyboard player for Caravan and Camel

Dave Sinclair - Keyboard player for Caravan and Camel
Born

November 24th, 1947
77 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A keyboard player from England, gained prominence as a member of the progressive rock bands Caravan and Camel. Contributed to the distinctive sound of both bands through innovative use of keyboards and composition. With Caravan, participated in the seminal albums 'In the Land of Grey and Pink' and 'If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You.' Later, as part of Camel, contributed to the albums 'Mirage' and 'Rain Dances,' shaping the band's musical direction during the 1970s.

Played keyboards on 'In the Land of Grey and Pink'

Contributed to Camel's 'Mirage' and 'Rain Dances'

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