The Dave Clark Five

United Kingdom, 1958–1970

London band formed in Tottenham in 1957 and among the leading British Invasion acts, with a heavy, saxophone-led beat on 'Glad All Over' and 'Bits and Pieces'.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced The Dave Clark Five and 0 artists The Dave Clark Five influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced The Dave Clark Five?

• Chuck Berry — The DC5 cut their teeth covering American rock'n'roll like Chuck Berry's 'Reelin' and Rockin'' on the military-base circuit.
• Little Richard — The raw energy of American rock'n'roll and R&B — Little Richard among it — drove the stomping Tottenham Sound.