David Philippe Desrosiers (born August 29, 1980) is a French Canadian musician, who is best known as the bassist and backing vocalist for pop punk band Simple Plan. He grew up in Matane, Quebec, Canada.
Early life
At the age of 12 Desrosiers' parents separated, which deeply affected him. His mother (Charlotte) lives in Matane, Québec and his father (André) lives in Québec City. At the age of 16, Desrosiers learned how to speak English. Desrosiers joined the band Reset, after former lead singer, Pierre Bouvier, left the band (ultimately to form Simple Plan). He played bass, and sang the lead in Reset. Desrosiers was involved with Reset for 6 months, although he did not record any studio albums with them. He himself was subsequently recruited to join Simple Plan in 2000, which was originally a four-piece, with Bouvier playing bass thus relieving Bouvier so he could concentrate on singing. It is sometimes rumored that the original four members of Simple Plan almost 'stalked' Desrosiers until he agreed to join their band.
Music
He has been known to briefly play the drums or guitar during shows for Simple Plan as well as for many of his favorite bands such as The Used, Vendetta Red, Green Day (he has two bass guitars with the American Idiot heart grenade), Good Charlotte, and MxPx. David has developed into almost a co-frontman as dialogue between him and lead singer Pierre Bouvier enlivens the show. He guest-starred on Season 3 of The Naked Brothers Band, episode 7, Naked Idol, Part 2.
Desrosiers primarily plays Fender Precision Basses.
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