As drummer for Nirvana and founding member of the Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl gave alternative rock its driving beat.

• Songwriter, Singer
  (1969–)

Dave Chappelle is a comedian whose Comedy Central show, Chappelle's Show, became a smash hit in the early 2000s.

• Film Actor, Comedian, Producer, Television Actor
  (1973–)

Dave Matthews is the front man, guitarist and singer-songwriter of the popular grassroots group The Dave Matthews Band.

• Songwriter, Singer, Musician
  (1967–)

Dave Foley was a founding member of the comedy troupe Kids in the Hall and was one of the leads on the TV sitcom NewsRadio.

• Comedian, Television Actor
  (1963–)

Dave Navarro is a guitar player and TV personality known for his years with the band Jane's Addiction.

• Reality Television Star, Guitarist
  (1967–)

Legendary guitarist Dave Davies played in The Kinks with brother Ray Davies, penned hits like "Death of a Clown," and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

• Guitarist
  (1947–)

British musician Dave Gahan is best known as the lead singer of electronic band Depeche Mode. His voice can be heard on the tracks "Suffer Well" and "Nothing's Impossible," among many others.

• Songwriter, Singer
  (1962–)

Dave Brubeck was an American jazz pianist and composer known for his unconventional meters, as well as songs like "In Your Own Sweet Way" and "The Duke."

• Pianist, Songwriter
  (1920–2012)

Dave Allen was an Irish comedian and TV actor who starred in his own shows in Australia and the UK: Tonight with Dave Allen and Dave Allen at Large.

• Television Actor
  (c. 1936–c. 2005)