Dave Diamond

“Yes, Dave sang with us [The Shanty Crew] for around ten years.  He was reprogramming the Wang computer at the US embassy in Grosvenor Square.  Steve Belsey met David, a Londoner born, and brought him along to the group.  In those days we drank a bottle of rum at gigs down at The Cutty Sark and would throw the bottle in the Thames afterwards with a message in it. David, I think, is in Pennsylvania these days.  He was on the first vinyl (later tape and CD) Let the Wind blow Free.  One of the Boarding Party started a group up in Maryland, I think, some years ago; not sure which.” — From a letter from Chris Roche, 16 Feb, 2024.

“I was a member of a group in England called the Shanty Crew, but that ended in 1985.” — From a note from David HH Diamond, 22 April, 2024.

“Yes, I was a founder member [of The Boarding Party] but part time after their first record because my job took me to England.” — From a note from David HH Diamond, 23 April, 2024.