Sir Dave Dobbyn has always had a tune in his head, often “travelling the world in music” with his radiogram. A shy schoolboy, he became a pop star with Th’ Dudes in the late ‘70s and later took center stage with DD Smash, whose debut album hit No. 1 in its first week. His solo career saw “Slice of Heaven” top charts in New Zealand and Australia. In 45 years as a recording artist Dobbyn has crafted the soundtrack to Kiwi lives with hits like “Loyal,” “Beside You,” “Whaling,” "Outlook for Thursday", "Oughta Be In Love" and “Welcome Home.”