David & David (stylized as
David + David) was an American rock duo composed of Los Angeles-based studio musicians David Baerwald and David Ricketts. They are best known for their debut single "Welcome to the Boomtown" from the album
Boomtown.
Boomtown was produced by Davitt Sigerson. It peaked at #39 on the
Billboard 200 and was certified gold in the U.S. by the RIAA. The follow-up single, "Swallowed by the Cracks" reached #14 on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart, while "Ain't So Easy" peaked at #51 on the
Billboard Hot 100 and #17 on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart.
David & David disbanded shortly after
Boomtown, and Baerwald and Ricketts continued to work with other musicians. They both collaborated with Sheryl Crow on her debut LP,
Tuesday Night Music Club.