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Dave Tolliver of the group Men at Large






                                                   DAVE TOLLIVER



Dave made a name for himself as a member of the platinum R&B group Men At Large. The first chapter of a promising career began at age 5. Dave became a member and served as the director of the Buds of Promise and The Youth United Chorale Choirs at St. Paul AM.E. Zion Church in Cleveland, Ohio until age 15. Young Tolliver was encouraged immensely to sing from his heart by his choir directors Mrs. Mary Hampton, and Terrence Jones.
Inspired by his uncle Lynn Tolliver (radio legend), Dave began his career as a disc jockey at age 15. For years he rocked Cleveland's WZAK consistently holding down the #1 ranking in his time slot. He also served as co-host of the #1 morning show at WJKC Isle 95 in the Virgin Islands where listeners would bow down to the roaring sounds of "King Tollie". Listeners would also enjoy the quiet riot when they tuned into Mongoose 104.9 Classic Rock radio station. Presently he rocks Full Belly Monday- Friday from 8p-10p highlighting some of today’s hottest independent artists. With celebrity guests and witty banter it’s a definite can’t miss!

Dave began singing at local talent shows and it wasn't long before R&B singer, songwriter, producer, Gerald Levert discovered his hidden talent. The chemistry between Dave and his partner was awesome. Together they created a combustion that transformed these Cleveland boys into Men At Large. The smash hit "So Alone” put them on the map. Dave toured the world earning platinum and gold albums, song of the year in 1993 and an Indie Music Award nomination for best video, from a project released in 1999,  along the way working with some of music's greatest most notably The Levert Family, R. Kelly and many more.
Dave is also making his mark on the stage as an actor in 20 major stage productions. Sharing the stage with: Bernadette Stanis, Hawthorne James Cuba Gooding sr., Clifton Powell, Fantasia, Darnell Williams, Tommy Ford, Melba Moore,, Johnny Gill, Christopher “Play” Martin, Cheryl “Salt” James and many more. Dave is primarily cast in leading roles and captivates his audience by giving riveting performances that leave the audience mesmerized.  Also appearing in five films  “Love’s Triangle”, “Five Days In The A”, “Madea’s Big Happy Family”  the thrilling “Soul Kittens Cabaret” portraying dual roles to perfection providing the comic relief and the stability throughout a crazy situation, and just being fat in his latest appearance in “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” which stars Cameron Diaz!
Over the past few years Dave has managed to keep himself busy in and out of the studio, and cultivating the new kids on the block.  With his new company Fullbelly Media Group (www.fbmgonline.com) Tolliver and his co-horts plan on taking these new acts signed and un-signed to a level of perfection, in hopes of taking today’s talent pool to the level of their predecessors. Right now catch him on tourwith his 90’s music cohorts or promoting his latest music from the up and coming “Blaq Album” Will it be his lat, only time will tell!
The Blaq Pavarotti the latest moniker which he has dubbed himself has been in or around the entertainment BUISINESS for over thirty years still going strong with no plans of stopping! Dave Tolliver The “Last Of A Dying Breed”.  Singer, songwriter, actor, producer, C.E.O. what else is left he probably can do that too!

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