David Dee

Mississippi-born guitarist/vocalist David Dee (born David Eckford) has been a fixture on the blues scene of St. Louis for more than two decades. Best-known for his 1982 regional hit "Goin' Fishing," he continues to perform with his band throughout the Midwest. Residing in east St. Louis since childhood, Dee sang gospel at the age of 12. Although he temporarily moved with his parents to Chicago at the age of 16, he returned the first chance he got, finding employment with a variety of vocal groups. After serving a stint in the military, he formed a vocal group, David & the Temptations. Although he initially tried his hand at playing keyboards, alto saxophone, and bass, Dee permanently switched to the guitar in 1972. © Craig Harris /TiVo