Dave Richmond

David Henry Richmond (born 1940 in Brighton, Sussex) is a professional bass player, best known as a founder member of the 1960s pop group Manfred Mann. During his short tenure with the group, he played bass on their first hit record, 5-4-3-2-1. Richmond first picked up the Ukulele at age fourteen.[1] He later picked up the bass after hearing Big Noise From Winnetka on a record player, owned by his older brother.[1]

Richmond joined Manfred Mann in 1963, after being recruited by Manfred Mann and Mike Hugg.[2] Dave left the band in 1964, shortly after he recorded bass for their song 5-4-3-2-1, a song intended as the theme for the music show Ready, Steady, Go!, which became one of Manfred Mann's earliest and biggest hits. He was replaced by Tom McGuinness. In 1966, after McGuinness had switched to lead guitar, Richmond appeared as a guest (playing double bass) on the 1966 Manfred Mann EP Instrumental Assassination.

Later on in his career, Richmond became a session player, working with the likes of: Elton John, Bread, Hank Marvin and Serge Gainsbourg, amongst many others. Richmond played the fretless bass guitar on the theme song to Last of the Summer Wine.[1]