David Goldflies – Bassist

David “Rook” Goldflies is a musician from Oxford, Ohio who has worked with many bands including Starstruck and Ram Jam. He also served as bassist in the Allman Brothers Band and Dickey Betts & Great Southern.

He is now co-founding the Allman Goldflies Band with raspy voiced blues man Gary Allman (cousin of Gregg and Duane Allman) on keyboards and vocals. Their debut album, Second Chance, released in March 2018, is an independent release that covers a wide swath of the Southern rock landscape.

Early Life and Education

Goldflies (born 1956) is a bassist with a long list of high-profile credentials. He has toured with the Allman Brothers Band, Dickey Betts and Great Southern, and performed on numerous television shows. He has also composed or co-wrote several songs on several of his albums.

A relative of Gregg and Duane Allman, david goldflies has been in the business for a while. He has also been the recipient of several awards and accolades. One of the more impressive ones was being awarded a CUSPY, or as it is known in Boulder, the university’s most prestigious recognition for a male athlete. The CUSPY is awarded every year to one senior male and one junior female athlete from the Colorado University system. It is a great honor and is well deserved.

Professional Career

Known for his diverse and multi-genre experience, david goldflies has few rivals in the industry. He has spent over thirty years performing and recording in rock, blues, and classical circles.

Born in Oxford, Ohio, David Goldflies began his career on bass with Bill Bartlett in a group called Starstruck. He also played with Ram Jam and Dickey Betts & Great Southern, as well as the Allman Brothers Band.

After the breakup of the Allman Brothers, David stayed in the rock and blues world. He formed a group called A Brother’s Revival, which features former members of the Allman Brothers Band, as well as singer/keyboardist Mike Kach (Dickey Betts & Great Southern).

Achievements and Honors

David Goldflies has had a diverse musical career, having performed and recorded in several genres of music. He is best known for his involvement with the Allman Brothers Band from 1978 to 1982. He also toured with Dickey Betts & Great Southern, Ram Jam, and BHLT (Dickey Betts, Jimmy Hall, Chuck Leavell and Butch Trucks).

He currently performs as the bassist for A Brother’s Revival, a tribute to his former Allman Brothers Band. He is joined by keyboardist Johnny Neel and pianist-lead vocalist Gary Allman. The ensemble re-creates musical moments Rook experienced on stage with the Allman Brothers Band, including selections such as Ramblin’ Man, Jessica, Midnight Rider, High Falls and more. The concert is conducted by Florida-based composer David Ott and features rich orchestrations penned by Ott.

Personal Life

David Goldflies, aka “Rook” and GoldFlece, is a renowned musician whose diverse blend of musical experience has few rivals. Born in Oxford, Ohio, he is a graduate of Talawanda High School and has performed on three Allman Brothers Band albums as well as with Dickey Betts & Great Southern and other groups.

After the breakup of the Allman Brothers, Goldflies went on to play bass with the Betts Hall Leavell Trucks (BHLT) featuring Dickey Betts, Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie, Chuck Level and Butch Trucks. He also recorded with the group Starstruck and Ram Jam, whose single Black Betty he co-wrote and played bass on. Today, he leads a band called A Brother’s Revival, a tribute to the Allman Brothers Band that recreates their music note for note with musicians from around the region.

Net Worth

Born in Oxford, Ohio and a graduate of Talawanda High School, David Goldflies is a bassist who has made an impact on the rock music scene. He has played with a wide range of artists and bands including Dickey Betts & Great Southern, The Allman Brothers Band, Ram Jam and many others.

In 1978, he joined the Allman Brothers as a bassist and worked with the group until 1982. During this time, he recorded several critically acclaimed albums and anchored the band when they were trying to appeal to a wider audience on record. He currently has a net worth of $1.5 million and is a highly sought after musician. He also works as a composer and arranger. For more information, visit his website.