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David Anthony King

San Francisco, California

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David Anthony KingDavid Anthony King was born April 10, 1948 at Ilford Maternity Home, Ilford, Essex, England. He lived in Gants Hill, Essex until age 13, when his family moved to the leafier suburb of Chigwell.Growing up, David was keen on comics, including the essential British schoolboys'...

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April is a cruel month! My condolences. Deng died this month as well. Love, Terese

Tall and sweet, but a strong tea. We miss him. And such sharp art.

Auf Wiedersehen, David.
In loving memory, Kathrin

I'm trying to remember where I first met David and I think it was in one of Charmain's plant ID classes. We met through plants, which is a lovely way to meet. Taking care of his and Dione's garden was a source of great joy for me and I love their beautiful home. Being with David was always pure happiness and so much fun. He could make me double over with laughter, listening to his stories and his take on life. So talented, so creative, so lovely. He inspired me with the way he dressed, such...

David was a sweet and creative guy. I will miss him.

I met Dave and Dione (and Charlie) while catching Sleeping Dogs at the On Broadway in 1983, and loved especially the tall slender guy banging on a solitary snare. I caught more shows, we talked a bit, and my partner Karen and I invited them to play a Peace Punk gig at UC Santa Cruz in 1984. By then it was just Dave and Dione playing as Brain Rust, and they spent the night at our apartment, where a late night run to the Saturn Cafe cemented our friendship with mint chip ice cream and an oreo...

A rose for Dione

Dave was a gentle soul with a passionate heart and humorous spirit, and a kind friend.

Dave was a gentle soul with a passionate heart and humorous spirit. A very special and kind friend.

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