David Reilly started making music before he could remember. Yes, you read that correctly. David started banging on the piano and anything else that was put in front of him, at an age that most people have yet to acquire skills of recollection. By age six, he was unsure HOW he could play music, he just knew he always did. Picking up other instruments along the way such as drums, guitar, and bass, he managed to save his money for a 4-track recorder, and now singing and songwriting were becoming the focus. Needless to say, when somebody is playing 5 instruments, writing songs, and now learning the art of recording them around the age of 10, school and other aspects of life take a back seat.

David had plans of being a recording artist when other kids were making the tough decision between fireman, police officer, and veterinarian, and his determination was unwaivering. High school represented the time in his life when selling tapes, that he dubbed at home, became a full-time job as well. These tapes started to build a sound that combined a lot of the 80s influences from the time with 70s rock feel, and an ever-present David Bowie undertone. After countless names, logos, images, and styles, David went to high school and met Jeff Turzo, giving birth to God Lives Underwater. By the age of 21 recording deals weren't something he dreamt about any longer. Music mogul Rick Rubin saw, in God Lives Underwater, something he could develop over time, for a low risk, and foresaw "realistic" results. God Lives Underwater became successful in the electro-industrial scene for their sound, but GLU continued to strive to be recognized as a rock band for its songs, first and foremost. GLU enjoyed success with two albums for Def American, and one release on A&M. An almost unnoticed record at the end of GLU's career was also released on an indy-conglomerate, but was released with no band in place, and suffered the consequences of no promotion.

Bringing us to now...
After common struggles that younger rock bands go through, and the also common struggles that record labels go through, GLU disbanded, or more appropriately, faded out, with both Jeff AND David wanting to pursue solo careers. GLU put out their last record "Up Off The Floor" on Locomotive/Megaforce in 2003, after the record sat in legal and monetary battle since 1999. During this time waiting for the record to come out, David began writing the demos which would become his first solo release tentatively titled "How Humans Are", for RuffNation. These songs, focussing more on a "live" rock feel, are what David feels is the best way to present his songs. Walt Bass, a long time friend of David's from high school is co-producing and engineering this record and highlights some things they both have wanted to do together for years. These songs also showcase some of the hardships that occurred along the way, and deserve a good listen as a testimonial of perseverance.

play a short MP3 clip of "Till Tomorrow" from Dave Reilly

Dave Reilly
1971 - 2005

R.I.P. Dave

GLU's Official Website: www.enjoyglu.com
An interview with Dave from sonicrampage.com www.sonicrampage.com
An interview with Dave from roughedge.com www.roughedge.com