Dave Allen
Acting
Biography
David Geoffrey Allen (23 December 1955 – 5 April 2025) was an English musician, at one time the bass guitarist for the post-punk band Gang of Four. In 1981 he left the band to form Shriekback.
Known For
Riverside was a TV series broadcast on BBC2 in the United Kingdom featuring musicians, bands, actors, fashion designers, artists and comedians. It consisted of sketches, interviews and live performances. Guests included Alice Cooper, Steve Strange, Martin Rushent, Alan Adler, Clare Grogan, Paul Weller, Martin Fry, The Cure, The Smiths, New Order and Pauline Black.
Riverside
The Gang of Four video from the Biennale has been a kind of holy grail for collectors for years. Fantastic quality -- despite the periodic watermarking. 1. Paralysed 2. Not Great Men 3. Return the Gift 4. What We All Want 5. Natural's Not In It 6. Damaged Goods