The Rockets Singer David Gilbert

TBT BABY ! Dave Gilbert was singing his heart out at The Holiday Inn Bloomfield with Val Ventro 1996 when Arthur Penthallow and Punch Andrews showed up. It was a great gig and party. The Late David Leone manager of the Howling Diablos was at the door taking cover charge. It was a great gig. I worked at the hotel and we stayed the weekend. What a fantastic crowd .

As I drove home from my shift Monday listening to WRIF , Arthur came on the radio and was asked what he did over the weekend and he said; " I went and heard Dave Gilbert of The Rockets and baby ! He has still has got it! He went on to rave about David. I was freaking out driving up Woodward.

We were both working jobs and I came home for supper to meet Dave after he got off work and told him that they were talking about him on the radio. He smiled so big. It made him super happy.

David was a working man and still had music projects going on but I have to say , I think that beautiful soulful husband of mine thought he was forgotten. He was not.

If he only knew how now the mass of fans and friends on the internet who love him and his bigger than life voice of The Rockets , today in 2026 , He would be diggin it, big time !

This man did not just have talent , he was ego less unlike many musicians . Everything posted on this page is for David. He deserves remembrance as the front man driving force of The Rockets Gone too soon DLG, Missed and Loved.

I don't know how Arthur is doing . I send him love. Everyone really misses him on the radio !

Two special guys right here. You betcha ! 🌹

Love this ! It's great! It is a Podcast discussion about Dave Gilbert and The Rockets as they listen to the recording of the Little Richard song,
" Lucille " ! This song Rocks! Dave Gilbert's voice was on fire ! No longer with us , David's talent lives on. He was an Incredible vocalist and front man. Many fans agree !

First Time Hearing Dave Gilbert and the Rockets - “Lucille” (Cover) Reaction | Asia and BJ **ON THE ROAD TO 250K!!!**WELCOME TO THE FAM! THANKS FOR TAPPING IN WITH US AND WE DEFINITELY APPRECIATE THE COMPANY!! We want to give a major thanks to our ...

Throw back Thursday! Memphis Smoke was smokin in the Nineties! David Gilbert who was now a working man would take me nights out to Memphis Smoke. When he would take the stage with Jim McCarty that place turned into a concert. These guys just fell into that musician chemistry that was always alive on stage. It had only been over a decade since The Rockets had broke up. David Gilbert loved his former band mates. He loved life especially where he was most comfortable. On stage sharing his instrument. His voice. Memphis was a great venue for food , music , friends and fun. I'll never forget. 🎸🎤🎸
Photos - Dee Gilbert

RIP Dear Brian Pastoria Great Drummer of Adrenalin and friend to many. This news is saddening and shocking to read. " Iron Eagle " was on this past week. I listened to the band audio in the movie. I know Adrenalin front man Marc Gilbert and bro David were there to greet you on the other side. Brian leaves an amazing music legacy in Detroit. Loved by many , you will be deeply missed. RIP Rock In Paradise . 🙏💙🙏

I was looking outside at all the birds and thought of this tune by The Rockets from the Love Transfusion album. David's vocals are so soulful , like the man he was. 🚀✨

The Rockets- Fly Little Bird One of the great bands from Detroit. I do not own the copyrights to this.

Throw it Back Thurs!
" Takin It Back "
The Rockets ! 🚀❤️🚀

Fans in Detroit and attending concerts around the country loved this tune back in the day when it came out .👏😎

David Gilbert is on the other side, yet his mighty Voice lives on in the many recordings mastered with this Detroit Rock and Roll band. It will never die. He was Spectacular ! ✨ ✨

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It's beautiful on a Sunday. The slide , the lyrics , the harmonies, this song and of course, the David Gilbert lead Vocal. My Heart Needs You. A favorite song from "Love Transfusion " written by Johnny Bee Badanjek .🚀🩵

The Rockets- My Heart Needs You from the Detroit bands 1977 release " Love Transfusion"-Tortoise International Records. I do not own the copyright to this

The Rockets and crew . These boys rocked Detroit and the nation in Concert. Always front and center, David looks so pleased. He should have been. As a front man with performing skills and unmatchable vocals , he delivered for this Detroit kick ass Rock and Roll band. David was Incredible . More so, he was a beautiful human being full of Love for everybody. Those attending these concerts and those who knew David knew his amazing energy and light. Rock In Paradise. When it's time love, I dream of a front row seat.

This is a really great video of The Rockets Singer Dave Gilbert and Rockets Guitarist , Slide Man Dennis Robbins aside many great Detroit musicians at The "Guitar Army Benefit" Detroit for Vietnam vets in 1985. Dennis is a vet. Respect. This show was incredible. Gilbert sounds like Morrison without even trying. He had the golden pipes. David Gilbert did a lot of charity work with his gift of song. His voice lives in recordings. 🎸🎤😎

Dave Gilbert and Dennis Robbins "Roadhouse Blues" Guitar Army Harpo's April 10, 1985 The late Dave Gilbert and Dennis Robbin's from the Detroit group The Rocket's. This was a benefit for Vietnam veterans.