Dave Pollecutt

Dave Pollecutt (1942-2001). Professional musician, composer, arranger and music producer.

Biography

Born David Pollecutt March 27, 1942 in Greytown, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.

A composer and musical director, he was also a writer of award-winning advertising jingles. Worked in the business for over 40 years before his sudden death in October 2001 in Johannesburg.

Married to Laura, and the couple had two daughters (Larissa and Samantha) and two sons Michael and Brendan Pollecutt.

Conctribution to South African theatre, film,media and performance

Stage musicals onclude African Footprint musical director in Sex, Tango and Everything Else in 2001 at the State Theatre Arena..

Film soundtracks include the original score of the TV series Shaka Zulu, [[Thieves of Fortune (1990), Night of the Cyclone (1990) and Groetnis vir die Eerste Minister (1973). He died on 13 October 2001 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Born March 27, 1942 Died October 13, 2001(59)