Dave Amato
Biography
David Paul Amato is an American musician, a rhythm guitarist/singer for Ted Nugent in the mid-80s and the lead guitarist of the rock band REO Speedwagon since May 1989.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Dave Amato
A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss.
Drama Series - 1997, 16 episodes • as Self
An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.
Drama Series - 2002, 16 episodes • as Self
Country music stars collaborate with performers from other musical genres and exchange stories about their mutual love for music.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
A well renowned institution where legends jam, and find inspiration. A chronicles of the shop's spirit as Norman, its beloved founder, faces retirement, marking a turning point for this cultural haven.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Lead Guitar
REO Speedwagon: Soundstage Classic Series, presents Kevin Cronin (lead vocals, guitar), Bruce Hall (bass), Neal Doughty (keyboards), Dave Amato (lead guitar) and Bryan Hitt (drums) performing a full-throttle, 16-song set that spans the bands celebrated 35-year career from the Number 1 charting "Keep on Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling" to hits from their most recent album release "Find Your Own Way Home".
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Captured in high-definition and mixed in 5.1 surround sound. REO Speedwagon: Live in the Heartland presents Kevin Cronin (lead vocals, guitar), Bruce Hall (bass), Neal Doughty (keyboards), Dave Amato (lead guitar) and Bryan Hitt (drums) performing a full-throttle, 16-song set that spans the band’s celebrated 35-year career – from the Number 1 charting "Keep on Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling" to hits from their most recent album release "Find Your Own Way Home".
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Self
A documentary film about the Champaign-Urbana, Illinois music scene, from the sixties through the oughts. Features exclusive, on-camera interviews with REO Speedwagon, Head East's John Schlitt, Adrian Belew (with a great Robert Fripp story), Slink Rand, Mark Rubel, Elsinore's Ryan Groff, and more. Includes exclusive and rare performance video.
Movie - 2000, 2h 15m • as Self (Vocals / Guitar)
Arch Allies is a live album recorded by REO Speedwagon and Styx at Riverport Amphitheatre (now Verizon Wireless Amphitheater) in Maryland Heights, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. Each band also released single live albums containing only their own tracks from this album. The Styx songs were released alone as At the River's Edge: Live in St. Louis and the REO songs were released as Live Plus, Live Plus 3 and Extended Versions.