Dave White Introduction Longtime radio DJ and music journalist who covered classic rock for more than four decadesInterviewed artists such as Steve Winwood, Ray Manzarek, Ian Anderson, Donovan, and Todd RundgrenCoordinated production of music "infotainment" shows for a Nashville-based production company Experience Dave White is a former writer for ThoughtCo who contributed articles about rock music for nine years. His first job—a teenage radio DJ in 1966—launched a career that included five years at WKLO, one of the few AM stations offering album cuts from bands such as Cream, Pink Floyd, and Deep Purple, and interviews with artists such as Janis Joplin and Eddie Money.As a freelance music journalist, Dave has covered the Bonnaroo Music Festival and interviewed artists such as Steve Winwood, Ray Manzarek of The Doors, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, Donovan, and Todd Rundgren. His career path eventually led him to music television, where he coordinated production of music "infotainment" shows for a Nashville-based production company. Education Dave studied at the University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University. LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Dave White The Top 50 Classic Rock Bands Top 10 Non-Traditional Classic Rock Christmas Songs Rod Stewart's Top Five Albums Top 10 Classic Rock Albums History of the Beatles From 1957-1959: Rock's Greatest Band Daily Journal of 1969 Woodstock Festival The Top 10 Santana Songs Boston: The Band Classic Rockers' Favorite Christmas Songs Top 10 Classic Rock Instrumentals Classic Rock Radio Station Directory Best Classic Rock Workout Songs Bands of San Francisco Warm Up With These 14 Classic Rock Songs About Winter Top 5 ZZ Top Albums Top 10 Songs About Being a Touring Musician Classic Rock 101: One Genre, Many Definitions Top 10 Movie Soundtracks Featuring Classic Rock Music Biography of Rock Singer and Actor Meat Loaf Where Are the Woodstock Performers Now? Put Your Cream Knowledge to the Test With These Facts Pink Floyd Timeline and Milestones Journey: Band Members and History Rock Songs for Halloween