Dave Dobbyn Biography, Age, Songs, Album, Wife, Family, Children and Net Worth

Dave Dobbyn Biography

Dave Dobbyn is a New Zealand musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, he was born on January 3, 1957, in Auckland, New Zealand as Sir David Joseph Dobbyn KNZM. In his early career, Dave was a member of the rock group Th’ Dudes and was the main creative force in the pop band DD Smash. Since then Dave has released the majority of his recordings as a solo performer.

Dave Dobbyn Age

Dave is 64 years old as of 2020, he was born on January 3, 1957, in Auckland, New Zealand. He celebrates his birthday on January 3rd every year.

Dave Dobbyn Height

Dave stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Dave Dobbyn Family

Dave was born in the working-class area of Glen Innes, Auckland, the third of 5 children to tour-bus driver Terry Dobbyn along with Molly, Dave was influenced by music from a young age, ranging from the Irish songs his father listened to, to the music of the church across the road, to the various radio stations Dave was able to pick up on the family radiogram.

While his family had a piano at home, Dave was the only member to not receive piano lessons, something he was grateful for in retrospect as it meant Dave was able to come to it without memories of strict lessons. Dave, along with his three brothers, attended the local Catholic college Sacred Heart College, where he would meet Ian Morris and Peter Urlich.

While Sacred Heart actively encouraged music, he was too shy to be involved, and on graduating high school worked nine months as a bank teller, as well as applied to teachers’ college twice, to be accepted on the second try. As Dave started teachers’ college he was asked by Morris and Urlich to join the band that would become Th’ Dudes.

Dave Dobbyn Wife

Dave is married to his wife Anneliesje Dobbyn. Dave met his wife Anneliesje at a Whangamata Dudes New Years’ show and married her in the year 1983.

Dave Dobbyn Children

Dobbyn and his wife have two children: Grace and Eli. Dave said he was lucky to have children later in life, as he’d had a chance to establish his career first.

Dave Dobbyn Net Worth

Dave has an estimated net worth of $1 Million – $5 Million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Through his various sources of income, Dave has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Dave Dobbyn Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Dave Dobbyn.

Dave Dobbyn Wiki

  • Full Names: Dave Dobbyn
  • Popular As: musician
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: musician
  • Nationality: New Zealand
  • Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Dave Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 64 years old as of 2020.
  • Zodiac Sign: To be updated
  • Date of Birth: January 3, 1957.
  • Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Birthday: January 3, every year.

Dave Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: Not Known
  • Weight: Not Known
  • Eye Color: Not Available
  • Hair Color: Not Available
  • Shoe Size: Not Available

Dave Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Terry Dobbyn
  • Mother: Molly Dobbyn
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Married to Anneliesje Dobbyn.
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
  • Children: Sons (Eli) Daughter(s) (Grace)

Dave Dobbyn Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million dollars.
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: musician

Dave Dobbyn House and Cars

  • Place of living: To be Updated
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Dave Dobbyn Albums

  • 1986: Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale
  • 2000: Together in Concert: Live
  • 1998: The Islander
  • 2005: Available Light

 

  • 1988: Loyal
  • 1993: Lament for the Numb
  • 2010: Hopetown
  • 1994: Twist

 

  • 2008: Another land
  • 2016: Harmony House
  • 1999: Overnight Success
  • 1992: The Dave Collection

 

  • 2009: Beside You: 30 Years of Hits
  • 2001: Where Are the Girls?: Th’ Definitive Collection
  • 2017: A Slice of Heaven: 40 Years of Hits

Dave Dobbyn Songs

  • Lipstick Power
  • Bull by the Horns
  •  Slice of Heaven (Dave with Herbs)
  • You Oughta Be in Love

 

  • Sailing Away (All of Us)
  • Love You Like I Should
  • Loyal
  • Space Junk (Dave and the Lunettes)

 

  • Shaky Isles
  • Maybe the Rain (Dave and the Stone People)
  • Don’t Hold Your Breath(Dave and the Stone People)
  •  Language

 

  • Lap of the Gods
  • Naked Flame
  • Waiting
  • Hanging in the Wire

 

  •  Beside You
  •  Just Add Water
  • My Kinda People
  •  Welcome Home

 

  • Pour the Wine
  •  You Got Heart
  •  Wild Kisses Like Rain
  •  Feel Inside (And Stuff Like That) (Flight of the Conchords)

 

  •  This Love (Dave and the Orpheus Choir of Wellington)
  • Team, Ball, Player, Thing (#KiwisCureBatten featuring Lorde, Kimbra, Brooke Fraser, et al.)
  •   Nau Mai Rā (Welcome Home)

Frequently Asked Questions About Dave Dobbyn

How much is Dave Dobbyn worth?

Dave has an estimated net worth of $1 Million – $5 Million dollars as of 2021.

Does Dave Dobbyn have kids?

Dave and his wife, Anneliesje have two children: Grace Dobbyn and Eli Dobbyn. Dobbyn says he is lucky to have children later in life since he first had a chance to establish his career first.

How old is Dave Dobbyn?

Dave is 64 years old as of 2020, he was born on January 3, 1957, in Auckland, New Zealand.

Where is Dave Dobbyn from?

Dobbyn was born in Auckland, New Zealand on 3rd January 1957. He is the son of Terry Dobbyn and Molly Dobbyn.

What band was Dave Dobbyn in?

Dobbyn joined Th’ Dudes in 1975 but the band split in 1980. He formed DD Smash in 1980.

Was Dave Dobbyn in the dudes?

Dobbyn joined Th’ Dudes in 1975 as a guitarist. He had extreme stage fright and used to play standing at the back with his eyes closed in his early performances. He quit Sacred Heart College to focus on the band on a full-time basis.

Where did Dave Dobbyn grow up?

Dobbyn was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand by his parents, Terry and Molly Dobbyn as their third child.

How tall is Dave Dobbyn?

Dobbyn has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Dave Dobbyn married?

Yes, Dobbyn is married to Anneliesje. They got married in 1983 and together they have two children. The couple resides in New Zealand together with their children.

Where does Dobbyn live?

Because of security reasons, Dobbyn has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Dave dead or alive?

Dobbyn is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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