Eric Clapton Encyclopedia

Markee, Dave


Markee, Dave

Entry published in Biographies - Other Musicians / Last modified on 26 August 2005

Dave Markee made his mark as a bass player during sessions for artists as diverse as The Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, Joan Armatrading, The Who, Henry Mancini, and Bing Crosby.

Dave signed on as Eric Clapton’s bassist in September 1979 and remained in the band until 1982. He can be heard on Just One Night and Another Ticket.

Today, Dave Markee is senior pastor and worship leader at Folly’s End Christian Fellowship in Croydon, England.