Dave Plaehn was born and raised in Iowa. Both his parents sang, his father sounding like Mario Lanza. One of his mother's favorite artists was Sarah Vaughn. He like Ricky Nelson and eventually the Beatles. He played in a band in high school covering the Stones, Jimmy Hendrix, Dylan, Donovan and Cream.

Late high school and early college he began getting into the blues listening to Koerner, Ray and Glover and Leadbelly. In college he played in a jug band, covering the Jim Kweskin Jug Band and others. Though mostly known for his singing, his harmonica playing improved considerably. By the end of college he had discovered many of his major influences: Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, Sonny Terry, Johnny Winter, Bukka White, Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Nelson, Buffy St. Marie and Paul Butterfield.

(from www.plaehnmusic.com)

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