The Rockets Singer David Gilbert

TBT. Blue David -

They say that someone isn't really gone until you stop remembering them. I believe this is true.

When you left this world , a huge part of me went missing. Yet I know you left some of yourself behind for me to find.

When you left this world , I went through your pictures and studied your face harder then ever before.

When you left this world . I listened to your voice sing songs on your albums like I heard these songs for the first time.

When you left this world I held your concho belt and your clothing close . I could close my eyes and feel your energy as if you were still here.

When you left this world I found as many reasons as I could to talk about you. I tell stories about you and for a moment we were living in those memories again.

I always find so many reasons I can to remember you. To not let the love I feel to ever leave this world, brings me Peace.

Those who knew you in this world , know who you truly were. Kind , loving and giving to strangers. Beautiful , talented and trusting . We have not forgotten you in this world.

You were a bright shining star, most known as the Voice of The Rockets. A driving , performing powerful brilliance on stage with all of your different bands.

You were not a mere egotistical idol with a great talent. There are plenty of those still in this world.

God made you special, humble, like Elvis was. God called the good ones home from this world early.

And for those of us who remember you, however we remember you , a part of you will always be here.



Photo by : Lynn Heydenreich

TBT ! SO many artists have covered Peter Greens " Oh Well "

This is how it's done Detroit Style - with Dave Gilbert's Excellent Vocal Style.

Gilbert was an enticing front man. He loved performing for an audience and we knew it!

The Rockets band on this video , "The Midnight Special " was a big deal for all of us Rockers in Detroit, back on Friday nights decades ago. It was great !

RIP Rock In Paradise .
You did your very best. You will never be forgotten. You were🔥!

The Rockets, "Oh Well" Detroit's own Rockets doing their arrangement of Peter Green's song...

The Rockets - Turn it up Tuesday 🎶 😎🎧🎤🎸
I Love this video of The Rockets. Everyone did .
We waited every week for "The Midnight Special" to air from L.A. with national Rock Groups in 1980. Loved it.

This video begins with Dennis Robbins on guitar . Dennis was the other guitar player in The Rockets. He was great!
Dennis is known for his mastery of slide style guitar playing . He is also an accomplished songwriter, writing this song with The Rockets.

When Dennis left the Rockets for Nashville , he became very successful, playing guitar, releasing his own albums and songwriting for Garth Brooks and many accomplished artists.
He was with the Rockets for several albums. David loved him. Everyone did. He was one of the good guys . 😉

Dave Gilbert was equally amazing, as usual , singing his heart out and performing with The Rockets! Yeah! Yeah ! 🔥

The Rockets, "Desire" Rockets live in CA, 1980 doing "Desire" from the No Ballads album. Featuring Jim McCarty, Dennis Robbins, Johnny "Bee" Badanjek, David Gilbert, Donnie Backus...