Dave Amato

Dave Amato is an American musician born on March 3, 1953. He is best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band REO Speedwagon since May 1989. Prior to joining REO Speedwagon, Amato was a rhythm guitarist and singer for Ted Nugent in the mid-80s. Amato was born and raised near Framingham, Massachusetts and started his musical career at a young age. He has been a part of various bands throughout his career, including The Sandstones, The Aftermath, Dave and the Essex, One Way Out, Sledge-Hamma, Ice, and August. Amato has also done session work and provided backing vocals for artists like La Toya Jackson, David Lee Roth, Rick Springfield, Kim Carnes, and Mötley Crüe.