Dave Tolliver is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of the R&B/soul group Men at Large and as a member of the supergroup LSG.
Tolliver was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on April 9, 1965. He began singing at a young age and was first inspired by gospel music. After attending Youngstown State University, Tolliver moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990s.
It was in Los Angeles that he met and joined forces with two other singers to form Men at Large. The group released two albums, One Size Fits All and Take It to the Floor, and had several hit singles, including “So Alone” and “Use Me.” The group’s success earned them a Soul Train Music Award and a Grammy Award nomination.
In 1997, Tolliver joined the supergroup LSG, which included Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat, and Johnny Gill. The group released one album entitled Levert.Sweat.Gill, which featured the hit single “My Body.”
In addition to his musical career, Tolliver has also appeared in several films and television shows. He has had small roles in films such as “Mighty Joe Young” and “The Mod Squad,” and has appeared as a guest star on the television shows “The Parkers” and “The Steve Harvey Show.”
In 2008, Tolliver released his debut solo album, Soul Music, which was followed by his second solo album, Bitter Sweet, in 2011. His latest album, The Soul of Dave Tolliver, was released in 2015.
Tolliver is also an accomplished songwriter. He has written songs for many artists, including Brandy, Justin Timberlake, and Mary J. Blige.
Tolliver continues to perform and tour with Men at Large and LSG. He is also a mentor and coach for young singers and songwriters, and is passionate about giving back to the community.
Dave Tolliver is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and actor who has been entertaining audiences for over two decades. He is a true testament to the power of hard work and dedication.
