David William Kelly, born 13 March 1947, is a British blues singer, guitarist, and composer whose career launched in the 1960s. He has played with the John Dummer Blues Band, Tramp, and the Blues Band, while he also fronting his own Dave Kelly Band. Core recordings include Keeps It in the Family (1969) and Dave Kelly (1971) on Mercury, followed by Survivors and Willing (1979) on Appaloosa and Feels Right (1981) on Cool King. The 1980s produced live and studio releases such as Live (1983), Mind in a Glass (1985), Heart of the City (1987), Standing at the Crossroads (1988), and When the Blues Come to Call (1994). Kelly’s work reflects traditional blues roots, shaped by Mississippi Fred McDowell, and features frequent collaborations with his sister, blues singer Jo Ann Kelly.
