Dave Ellefson

Dave Ellefson is born November 12 1964 in Jackson, Minnesota. He was a bass player in Megadeth from 1983-2002. He is now a currently a member of Avian, Temple of Brutality, F5, and Killing Machine. Early life With formal training on keyboard instruments and saxophone as a kid, Ellefson was drawn to the bass guitar because of its presence in heavy rock music. He then became an accomplished rhythm guitarist and honed his songwriting skills while leading several of his own bands through the club scene of North America's Midwest region.