DAVID CORLEW
CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY
with
the CHARLIE DANIELS BAND |
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 David
Corlew, long-time manager of Charlie Daniels,
celebrates his 40th Anniversary with The Charlie
Daniels Band organization this year.
“It’s amazing all the things Charlie
and I have done together,” says Corlew.
“Charlie is like no other artist in this
business. He understands it’s a business and
he has loyalty.”
Corlew started with the Daniels organization in
Spring 1973, where he was the lone crew member on
the road. “Charlie and I did it all,”
adds Corlew. Running the roads in two Chevy vans,
Corlew helmed the one carrying the musical
equipment.
A short time later, Corlew advanced to become
Daniels lighting director/stage manager and soon
road manager. “I have filled practically
every job on the road you can fill, and I
don’t regret one thing. I learned so much in
those days that it makes me more effective and
understanding today what our road crew has to
deal with.”
 Traveling
the roads with The Rolling Stones, The Allman
Brothers Band, and Rod Stewart was a thrill for
the young Corlew. “We were touring with rock
bands. Charlie was known as a rock act until the
Urban Cowboy days came along.”
Then in 1988, Corlew became Daniels manager.
“That was a day I will never forget.
Becoming Charlie’s manager was like
receiving the ‘stamp of approval’ and I
have since become his ‘partner’ of over
16 years in Blue Hat Records.”
Now 40 years later, CDB, Inc. located in Mt.
Juliet, Tennessee, is the home of all things
Charlie Daniels. “We have all of our
publishing entities, recording, and brand
management in-house. We have started making
documentary films with our main focus on
fundraising and supporting the troops.”
www.CharlieDaniels.com
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