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Dave Meltzer

Dave Meltzer (David Allen Meltzer, born 1959) is the American journalist who founded the Wrestling Observer Newsletter in 1982 and popularized wrestling's five-star match rating system, adapted from Norman Dooley's fan newsletter.

Dave Meyers (director)

Dave Meyers, or David Charles Meyers, is an American music video, commercial, and film director known for videos for Missy Elliott, Kendrick Lamar, and Taylor Swift.

Dave Min

Dave Min is an American Democratic politician serving as the U.S. Representative from California's 47th congressional district since 2025, after serving as a California State Senator.

Dave Mirra

Dave Mirra (1974–2016), American BMX freestyle rider from Chittenango, New York; won 24 X Games medals (14 gold), landed the first competition double backflip in 2000, founded MirraCo, raced for Subaru, first action sports athlete diagnosed with CTE.

Dave Murray (musician)

Dave Murray (David Michael Murray, born 1956) is the English Iron Maiden guitarist since 1976 apart from a brief 1977 break, one of only two members, with Steve Harris, on every album, known for smooth legato lead playing and Fender Stratocasters.

Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine (born September 13, La Mesa, California) is an American guitarist and singer, founder of Megadeth (1983) and Metallica's original lead guitarist; led Megadeth through 17 albums including the 2026 No. 1 farewell record.

Dave Myers (presenter)

Dave Myers (1957–2024), English TV presenter and chef, one half of the Hairy Bikers with Si King; former BBC prosthetics makeup artist, Strictly 2013 contestant, died of cancer aged 66.

Dave Navarro

Dave Navarro, American rock guitarist of Jane's Addiction (Nothing's Shocking, Ritual de lo Habitual) and the Red Hot Chili Peppers (One Hot Minute); known for delay-based textures, PRS guitars, and the 2024 tour-ending onstage fight with Perry Farrell.

Dave Parker

Dave Parker, "the Cobra" (1951-2025), American MLB right fielder; 1978 NL MVP, two batting titles, 2,712 hits, 1979 and 1989 World Series champion, elected to Baseball Hall of Fame in December 2024.

Dave Pelzer

Dave Pelzer (David James Pelzer, born 1960) is the American author of the 1995 abuse memoir A Child Called "It" and its sequels, a bestselling self-help writer, motivational speaker, and Jefferson Award recipient whose account has been disputed by one brother and supported by another.

Dave Pirner

Dave Pirner (born 1964) is the American singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist who fronts Soul Asylum, originally called Loud Fast Rules; his Grave Dancers Union (1992) and 'Runaway Train' won a 1994 Grammy, and he later released the solo album Faces & Names.

Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey is an American personal-finance broadcaster, author, and founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions, known for his 7 Baby Steps plan and the debt snowball method of repaying debts smallest balance first.

Dave Reichert

Dave Reichert, born 1950, is a former King County sheriff, lead Green River Killer investigator, and seven-term Republican U.S. representative from Washington's 8th district (2005-2019) who lost the 2024 Washington governor's race to Bob Ferguson.

Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts refers to several athletes: David Luther Roberts (born 1951), American Olympic pole vault bronze medalist and world record holder; an Olympic hockey player; and MLB players and the Dodgers manager.

Dave Roberts (baseball manager)

Dave Roberts, born David Ray Roberts in 1972 in Okinawa, Japan, is a former MLB outfielder who has managed the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2016, winning World Series titles in 2020, 2024, and 2025.

Dave Rowntree

Dave Rowntree (born 1964, Colchester) is the drummer of Britpop band Blur and also a solicitor, Labour politician, composer, animator, pilot, and photographer; his debut solo album Radio Songs appeared in 2023.

Dave Rubin

Dave Rubin, American political commentator and host of The Rubin Report on YouTube; formerly a Young Turks progressive, later right-leaning; founded Locals.com, sold to Rumble; named in 2024 Tenet Media RT funding scandal.

Dave Rudabaugh

Dave Rudabaugh, possibly David Raudebaugh (c. 1854–1886), American outlaw of Kansas, Texas, and New Mexico; Dodge City Gang member, associate of Billy the Kid captured by Pat Garrett in 1880, convicted of murder, escaped jail, died in Parral, Mexico.

Dave Sabo

Dave 'The Snake' Sabo, Sayreville, New Jersey guitarist and songwriter who co-founded Skid Row in 1986 with Rachel Bolan, co-wrote '18 and Life' and 'Youth Gone Wild', and has a Kramer signature Baretta.

Dave Saunders

Dave Saunders (David Patrick Saunders, born 1960, Seattle) is an American volleyball player who won Olympic gold in 1984 and 1988, three NCAA titles at UCLA, and the 1986 World Championship.

Dave Schultz (amateur wrestler)

Dave Schultz (1959-1996), American freestyle wrestler, 1984 Olympic and 1983 World welterweight champion, 1982 NCAA titleist for Oklahoma; murdered by John du Pont at Team Foxcatcher while training for the 1996 Olympics.

Dave Scott

Dave Scott is a British diagnostics entrepreneur who co-founded LumiraDx in 2014 with Ron Zwanziger and Jerry McAleer, serving as Chief Technology Officer until the founders stepped down in 2023.

Dave Seaman

Dave Seaman is an English DJ, producer, and remixer who came up through music journalism, made records as Brothers In Rhythm, and compiled mix CDs for Renaissance and Global Underground.

Dave Severin

Dave Severin is an American politician and Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 116th district, first elected in 2016 and serving his fifth term.

Dave Shaw

Dave Shaw (David John Shaw), Australian technical diver and Cathay Pacific pilot, set a 270 m rebreather record at Boesmansgat in 2004, found Deon Dreyer's remains, and died in 2005 recovering them.

Dave Silk

Dave Silk (David Mark Silk, born 1958, Scituate, Massachusetts) is an American ice hockey forward, 1980 Miracle on Ice Olympic gold medalist, Boston University NCAA champion, and former NY Rangers NHL player; distinct from speed skater Dave Silk born 1965.

Dave Sime

Dave Sime (David William Sime, 1936-2016), American sprinter and Duke multi-sport star; 1960 Olympic 100m silver medalist behind Armin Hary, holder of 100y, 220y, and 220y hurdles world records, later a Miami ophthalmologist.

Dave Singh

Dave Singh is a British respiratory physician-scientist, Professor at the University of Manchester since 2011 and Medical Director of the Medicines Evaluation Unit, known for leading major COPD drug trials.

Dave Smalley

Dave Smalley, American punk singer of DYS, Dag Nasty, All, Down by Law, the Bandoleros, and Don't Sleep; vocalist on Can I Say (1986), Punkrockacademyfightsong (1994), and See Change (2023).

Dave Smith (comedian)

Dave Smith is an American stand-up comedian and libertarian political commentator known for hosting the podcast Part of the Problem and co-hosting Legion of Skanks.