David J

David J, a foundational bassist and songwriter for Bauhaus and Love and Rockets, has built a career spanning alternative rock, gothic rock, and indie folk, also contributing as a producer and writer. After co-founding the influential English post-punk band Bauhaus in 1978, David J established himself as a foundational bassist and songwriter, notably penning the lyrics for their debut single, ‘Bela Lugosi’s Dead.’ He also contributed backing and lead vocals on tracks such as ‘Who Killed Mr Moonlight?’ Bauhaus achieved significant success before its initial disbandment in 1983, with periodic reunions over the years. During this period, David J began his solo career, releasing his debut album ‘Etiquette of Violence’ in 1983, and collaborated with René Halkett on the single ‘Armour’ / ‘Nothing’ in the early 1980s. Following Bauhaus’s initial split, David J continued to expand his creative output, contributing bass and production to The Jazz Butcher’s albums ‘A Scandal in Bohemia’ (1984) and ‘Sex and Travel’ (1985).

Nightshade for their album ‘Carpe Noctem’ in 2016. In 2018, David J embarked on a highly successful tour with Peter Murphy, celebrating 40 years of Bauhaus. His most recent album, ‘What The Patrons Heard,’ was released in 2022, further cementing his enduring legacy across alternative rock, gothic rock, and indie folk.