Dave Holland (drummer)
Overview
Dave Holland is an English
rock
drummer
, best remembered from his stint with Judas Priest
between 1979 and 1989. He served time in prison for attempted rape
of a 17-year-old boy. A jury found Holland guilty of one charge of attempted rape and five counts of indecent assault of a teenage boy taking drum lessons at Holland's house. Holland however, maintains he is innocent and that the relationship with his pupil was not sexual.
At the age of six Holland began piano lessons, but soon developed a "mania for the drums" in his own words and begged his parents to let him have a set.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
, best remembered from his stint with Judas Priest
Judas Priest
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
between 1979 and 1989. He served time in prison for attempted rape
Rape
Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is initiated by one or more persons against another person without that person's consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority or with a person who is incapable of valid consent. The...
of a 17-year-old boy. A jury found Holland guilty of one charge of attempted rape and five counts of indecent assault of a teenage boy taking drum lessons at Holland's house. Holland however, maintains he is innocent and that the relationship with his pupil was not sexual.
At the age of six Holland began piano lessons, but soon developed a "mania for the drums" in his own words and begged his parents to let him have a set.
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