Jazz Articles about Dave Kerman

Dave Kerman/5uu's: Abandonship

by Glenn Astarita
April 12, 2002

Drummer Dave Kerman is recognized as a prominent figure in the modern-day Rock In Opposition style of progressive rock. Besides past and present drumming assignments for the likes of Present, Thinking Plague, and many others (on an international basis), the Los Angeles-reared artist founded the 5uu’s back in 1984. The band’s name derives from gang graffiti spray-painted on buildings. Through various permutations, the 5uu’s have become somewhat synonymous with abandoning the theoretical rules of engagement. With the band’s latest effort ...