Dare (band)

Dare
Dare performing in 2025 at Holmfirth Picturedrome; Darren Wharton (front-centre) and (left to right) Marc Roberts (keys), Nigel Clutterbuck (bass), Greg Morgan (drums) and Vinny Burns (lead)
Background information
OriginOldham, England
GenresAOR, hard rock, pop rock
Years active
  • 1985โ€“1992
  • 1998โ€“present
Labels
  • A&M Records (1988โ€“92)
  • MTM
  • Legend Records (current)
Members
Past membersPast members
Websitedarebandofficial.com
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Dare is an English rock band from Oldham, fronted by former Thin Lizzy keyboard player Darren Wharton. They formed in 1985 and have released twelve albums to date, eleven studio and one live. Their most recent album is the band's first compilation album, The Best Of Dare, this released in 2025. The band's most recent album prior to that release was originally due to be released in 2019, although it was later delayed with Road to Eden announced by the band in January 2022.