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Scottish musician, singer, guitarist, and founding member of the indie rock band The Twilight Sad.Dave Kerr is best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for The Twilight Sad, a band formed in Kilsyth, Scotland, in 2003. He co-founded the group with guitarist Andy MacFarlane. The band gained critical acclaim for their intense, emotionally charged post-punk/shoegaze sound, characterized by Kerr's distinctive thick Scottish accent and brooding lyrics. They released several studio albums, including 'Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters' (2007) and 'Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave' (2014), and toured extensively, notably as openers for The Cure.

• The Twilight Sad nearly disbanded after their debut album due to the pressures of touring and industry challenges but persevered.
• Kerr has been open about personal struggles with mental health and anxiety, themes often reflected in his raw, confessional lyrics.
• The band's career experienced a significant resurgence after Robert Smith of The Cure became a vocal fan, inviting them to support on major tours.
• Despite critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase, The Twilight Sad maintained a fiercely independent spirit and Scottish identity, resisting major label pressures.