List of Bands From Bristol - D

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• Daddy G: Grantley Evan Marshall (Daddy G) DJ and singer (b. 1959). Former member of The Wild Bunch and founding member of the band Massive Attack in 1988.
• David and Jonathan: Name used by Bristolian pop duo Roger Greenaway and Roger Cook after The Kestrels. They wrote the songs "This Golden Ring" and "You've Got Your Troubles" for the group The Fortunes. In 1966 they teamed up with George Martin and did a cover of The Beatles' "Michelle", which was a hit single in both the UK and the US.
• Robert Del Naja: Also known as 3D or "D". Artist, vocalist and musician (b. 1965). Originally a graffiti artist and a member of The Wild Bunch, Del Naja went on to become a founding member of the band Massive Attack.
• The Death of Mr. Smith - Five piece grunge/alternative band. Founded by Orlando Collins (Vocals and Guitars), Tom Armstrong (Guitars), Theo Gardner (Guitars), Alex Perkins (Bass), Gabe Palmer (Drums).
• DJ Die: Daniel Kausman, formed a partnership with Jody Wisternoff (who later formed Way Out West with Nick Warren). He was a core member of Reprazent and later in 1998 became one third of Breakbeat Era.
• Disorder: Hardcore Punk band (1980–present). Bass guitarist Phil Lovering (of The X-Certs) joined the ever changing line up in 1982 and has remained the only constant member since then. Their own label Disorder Records was an offshoot of Heartbeat Records.
• Double Vision: A mix between Ska and Reggae (1979–1981). Melanie Dicks (singer), Hilda Ash (guitar) Ed Ash (bass) Neil Mcdougall (percussion).
• Dragons: Indie rock band (2005–present). Formed by singer Anthony Tombling Jr and drummer David Francolini, the band also includes Adam Coombs (synthesizer), Calvin Talbot (guitar), Will Crewdson (guitar) and Jim Fage (bass). Their debut album ‘Here are the Roses’ was released in 2007.
• Dr Meaker Drum N Bass, Dubstep, Regaae 7 piece band 2001–present. The band consists of Clive Meaker (Keyboards, synths), Lorna King (Vocals), Ben Wood (Sax), Rob Childs (Bass, Double Bass), Jon Winder (Trumpet). Album A Lesson From The Speaker was released on 17 November 2008 and followed up with an EP The Acoustic Sessions.