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David Pozobyt | |
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| Also known as | David Perry, Purple Tree |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards, piano, accordion, guitar, bass |
| Years active | Early 2000s–present |
| Website | pozobyt |
David Pozobyt, known professionally during his career under the pseudonyms David Perry and Purple Tree, is an American indie rock singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and audio engineer rooted in the Chicago-land and Northwest Indiana music scenes.[1][2] His creative catalog spans over two decades across three distinct eras: his early independent work under the David Perry moniker, the theatrical progressive rock era of Purple Tree, and his current standalone productions under his birth surname.[3]
Early Life and Musical Training
[edit]He was born into a musical family; his mother was a competitive accordion instructor and his father was a professional touring drummer. Following his parents' divorce when he was three, his mother remarried an accordion teacher. He began formal classical training on the accordion at age three under his mother and stepfather's instruction.
Developing as a young multi-instrumental prodigy within regional circuits, he competed extensively and earned more than 50 performance trophies, alongside the title of "Junior Virtuoso" at age nine. At age 14, he shifted his primary compositional focus from the accordion to the piano and vintage keyboards after discovering formative rock and roll and British progressive rock influences. He later pursued acting during his college years, performing in various regional theater productions before returning fully to independent songwriting.[3]
Career and Creative Eras
[edit]Chapter 1: The David Perry Era
[edit]In the late 1990s, Pozobyt began his recording career utilizing a home tape player to manually overlap independent instrumental tracks. Operating under the pseudonym **David Perry**, he distributed copies of these multi-track tapes at local open mic events, establishing an initial audience in the Chicago-land area. He subsequently upgraded to a digital multi-track home studio device to re-record his early tape compositions, releasing an old-fashioned rock-and-roll style self-titled debut studio album, David Perry.
Chapter 2: The Purple Tree Era (2001–2010)
[edit]Seeking an expansive, complex vehicle for his songwriting, he transitioned to a progressive psychedelic rock project called **Purple Tree**.[4] In 2001, he composed and released the 17-track concept album, Plasticine Man, a narrative exploring existential isolation and human survival told through flashback songs.[3] To match the heavy, introspective themes of the record, the live performances featured a costume-driven theatrical stage presentation, incorporating elaborate outfits and stage makeup for tours across underground venues in Chicago and New York City.[4]
In January 2008, the project gained wider national recognition when a cover of John Lennon's "I Don't Wanna Be A Soldier" was selected by Uncut Magazine for inclusion on their international compilation CD, Give Peace a Chance!.[1] The publication highlighted the track as an outstanding release in the genre, noting the outfit served as "essentially a vehicle for the music of singer and songwriter David Perry."[1][5]
In 2010, he engineered, mixed, and produced the follow-up concept album The Final Prophecy.[2] Tracked between "the Purple Tree House" and "Studio Chicago," he handled nearly all recording duties independently—including primary vocals, multi-layered vintage synthesizers, rhythm guitar, and bass—relying on external session players strictly for specialized lead guitar overlays.[2] Broadcast media tracking from regional networks documented his live performance developments during this studio phase.[6] Following the release, the theatrical project moniker was retired.
Chapter 3: Standalone Solo Work
[edit]Following the conclusion of his theatrical rock eras, Pozobyt retired his past pseudonyms to consolidate his entire past and present musical catalog under his birth surname. Operating independently from his private studio facilities, he transitioned away from traditional group performance to focus on standalone studio tracking, digital audio engineering, and electronic composition. His subsequent output includes the continuous development of an archival solo catalog, historical demo preservation, and active tracking sessions for his upcoming solo material.
Discography
[edit]- David Perry (Solo Debut Album)
- Plasticine Man — released under Purple Tree (2001)
- The Final Prophecy — released under Purple Tree (2010)
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Track 6: Purple Tree – I Don't Wanna Be A Soldier". Uncut Magazine, Issue 128, January 2008.
- 1 2 3 Lounges, Tom. "LOCAL SCENE: Purple Tree bears musical fruit with an unique taste". The Northwest Indiana Times, November 26, 2010. Online access via: https://nwitimes.com
- 1 2 3 Lounges, Tom. "Plasticine Man Perry Tells a Sci-Fi Story". The Times (Munster), May 30, 2003. Archived digital copy available at: https://purpletreeband.com
- 1 2 Stardust, Oriol. "New York Underground Volume III: Purple Tree, Somnis Psicodèlics". 33RPM Magazine, June 2005. Archived digital copy available at: https://purpletreeband.com
- ↑ "Uncut Magazine Feature Clipping". purpletreemusic.com. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- ↑ Broadcast Interview: "David Perry Live on WJOB AM 1230". WJOB Radio, June 4, 2007. Archived audio available at: https://purpletreemusic.com
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