Table of Biography
David Bryan is an American musician as well as a songwriter. David Bryan is also famous as the keyboard player for the rock band Bon Jovi, with which he has co-written songs and presented backing vocals.
Early Life and Childhood
David Bryan is 62 years old. He was born on February 7, 1962, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey as David Bryan Rashbaum. Likewise, he grew up in Edison, New Jersey. His father’s name is Eddie Rashbaum who played the trumpet but has not mentioned his mother.
Likewise, he belongs to the American nationality and ethnicity of Jewish. He began to play piano at age seven. He has also performed keyboards for a band called Transition with bass player Steve Sileo and lead singer Mike Ziegel. Further, he has not mentioned his siblings.
Caption: David Bryan posing with his daughter (Source: Instagram)
Education
Concerning his educational background, he attended elementary school at Clara Barton. As a kid, he played many instruments including violin, viola, trumpet, and clarinet. Later, he went attended Herbert Hoover Middle School, then J. P. Stevens High School, from which he graduated. Bryan went to Rutgers University but dropped out to attend Juilliard where he studied with Emery Hack for thirteen years.
David Bryan – Net Worth 2024
Speaking on David Bryan’s earnings, he is an American musician who has earned a decent sum of money through his work. His estimated net worth is around $120 million according to the website’s celebrity. network. Likewise, he is living lavishly with a good source of income.
Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan tested positive for COVID-19.
In the current situation of the whole world facing the same pandemic disease called COVID-19, it has affected many well-known celebrities as well. Among them, David Bryan, an American musician, and songwriter has also tested positive. He posted on his Instagram handles testing positive on March 22, 2020, through his smiling photo. Looking up at his post with the caption, he seems to stay strong and positive about the speedy recovery of his health.
He wrote a caption saying he just got his results back today and tested positive for coronavirus. He added, that he has been ill for a week and observing better health each day. So, he also says everyone not to panic and be afraid of this. He even appended that the illness is “not the plague.”
Likewise, he has been quarantined for a week and will be for another week,” he continued. After getting better, he will again get tested to make sure he is free of this nasty virus or not. He has also requested to help out with each other. He is hoping for a positive response and says that it will be over soon with the help of every American.
Similarly, he also posted another Instagram post captioning “Going on Dana Perino show on Fox News at 2:30 pm. To give an update and calm the fear. Tune in:-)))). ??.” His positive attitude toward these pandemic diseases has made his fans happier and even more admirable. Hope for his speedy recovery and good health.
Professional Life
Talking about her professional life as a Keyboard player, David was the first Bon Jovi member to receive a call and had a recording contract. He agreed to join the band. He selected his stage name when he grew tired of often spelling out his entire name. At the time, he was also attending Rutgers University and was studying Pre-Med with a 4.0 GPA.
Likewise, he has played keyboards and sung on all of Bon Jovi’s albums, and the solo schemes of Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. He co-wrote the songs “Love Lies” and “Breakout” on Bon Jovi’s self-titled first album. Where he contributes his musical talents to the albums “The Hardest Part Is the Night” “Only Lonely” and “To the Fire” on 7800° Fahrenheit, “Last Cigarette” on Have A Nice Day, and the hit “In These Arms” on Keep the Faith.
Musical theater
Looking up to his musical theater career, David co-wrote the musical Memphis with Joe DiPietro which had an off-Broadway debut in 2002. In 2008, it was performed at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego. The musical Memphis, which ran on Broadway from October 18, 2009, to August 5, 2012, was even nominated for 8 Tony awards for the 2010 season and gained 4 including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
Likewise, he again co-wrote the musical collaborating with Joe DiPietro named “The Toxic Avenger.” It made its off-Broadway premiere at New World Stages on April 6, 2009. Further, he has been working on a new musical with DiPietro named Chasing The Song. He explains a fictional story about factual America on his album.
Similarly, their musical Diana regarding Princess Diana is expected to start shows on Broadway on March 2, 2020, with an expected opening date of March 31 at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego.
Caption: David Bryan captured during his performance (Source:
WTMA)
Charity work
Besides his musical journey, David is quite active in VH-1’s Save the Music program, as well as Only Make Belief. He has also written the anthem for Only Make Belief, “Rockin’ All Over the World”, with Dena Hammerstein.
Similarly, he is an honorary Board member for Only Make Belief. It is a non-profit organization that brings interactive theatre to disabled children and chronically ill in hospitals and care facilities. He is even a board member of Damon Marks’ Traveling Guitar Foundation.
Moreover, his band has built many homes for victims of Hurricane Katrina. His video for the hit song “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” is a documentary about the construction of these homes. It also gave one million dollars to Oprah Winfrey’s Angel Network.
In addition, he is a Tony Award-Winning Composer and Lyricist.
What is the relationship status of David Bryan?
Reflecting on David Bryan’s relationship status, he is a married man. He married his high school sweetheart April McLean on August 25, 1990. The duo has two daughters and a son: twins Gabrielle (Gabby) Luna Bryan and Colton Moon Bryan (born March 10, 1994). His son’s name is Tiger Lily Bryan (born April 28, 2000). Unfortunately, the duo divorced in 2004.
Later, he married Lexi Quaas on August 7, 2010, in Colts Neck, New Jersey. The duo is happy with each other. Furthermore, he has maintained a clean image and has not been through any controversial acts regarding his personal as well as professional life.
Caption: David Bryan posing along with his wife (Source: Instagram)
Body Measurements
David has a great height of 6 feet and weighs around 80 kg. Likewise, he has long curly blonde hair and a pair of green eyes.
David Bryan – Social Media
He is socially active on media sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. He has amassed numerous fan followers. On Instagram, he goes by the handle @davidbryanmusic with 62.3k fan followers.
Likewise, he has gained more than 29.2k fan followers on his Twitter account and around 24.8k fan followers on his Facebook account.