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and a former member of

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History

McCabe was a member of Liverpool band

with

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actor Kristian Ealey. The band released their debut single "Rocky Hangover" in 2001, before McCabe left to form

. The band released 3 albums, before quietly disbanding in 2008. In 2008, McCabe collaborated with singer-songwriter

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on the song "Old Soul", which appeared on the album ''Liejacker''. In 2010, McCabe co-wrote the

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single

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, which appeared on the producers 2010 album '' Record Collection''. In 2012, McCabe provided vocals along with the likes of

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and

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Hillsborough charity single, a cover version of "

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". In 2015, McCabe launched his solo career with the release of his debut album ''Church Of Miami'' on 1965 Records. In contrast to previous output, the album isn't guitar based and has been compared to the likes of

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and

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McCabe currently plays bass guitar in Liverpool alternative rock band SILENT-K. McCabe and The Zutons reformed to play several one-off gigs between 2016 & 2023, when the band announced that their fourth studio album would be released in spring 2024.

Personal life

In September 2012, McCabe was found guilty of assault after headbutting and breaking the nose of a 23-year-old student in Liverpool city centre. Reportedly provoked by the victim and his friends laughing about his girlfriend's coat, McCabe claimed he was protecting himself after the group surrounded him. The victim maintained that McCabe lunged at him after overhearing the group laughing. He was given a community order and ordered to pay the victim £1,500 plus court costs of £3,500.

Discography

Albums

* ''Church Of Miami'' (2015)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mccabe, Dave 1981 births Living people English male singers English rock singers English rock guitarists English male guitarists The Zutons members Musicians from Liverpool 21st-century English singers 21st-century British guitarists 21st-century British male singers