Dale Bruning

b. 8 November 1934, Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA. As a small child Bruning played piano and when in high school moved on to guitar. He also became adept at several other instruments, including tuba, double bass, vibraphone and drums. It was on guitar, however, that he went on the road with various small groups. Later, he played for four years in US Navy bands. In 1961, he led the house band on The Del Shields Show on NBC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, thus attracting considerable attention. Among musicians with whom he performed during the 50s and following decades were Denni...