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David Desrosiers

David Phillipe Desrosiers is a Canadian musician best known as the former bassist and backing vocalist for the rock band Simple Plan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

David Phillipe Desrosiers is a Canadian musician best known as the former bassist and backing vocalist for the rock band Simple Plan. Born in Sept-Îles, Quebec, he began his music career in the late 1990s and was also briefly the lead vocalist of Reset before joining Simple Plan. He left Simple Plan in 2020 after public sexual misconduct allegations and said he would seek professional help.

Early life

David Desrosiers was born in Sept-Îles, Quebec, on August 29, 1980, and grew up in Matane, Quebec. Sources identify him as a Canadian, French-Canadian, or Québécois musician.

Music career

Desrosiers is best known for his work with Simple Plan, where he played bass and provided backing vocals. He was also briefly the lead vocalist of Reset before joining Simple Plan in 2000. His active career is listed from 1999 to 2020, and his music is associated primarily with pop punk and punk rock.

Departure from Simple Plan

In July 2020, Desrosiers announced that he was withdrawing from Simple Plan after public sexual misconduct allegations. Simple Plan also confirmed his departure and said the band would pause and reflect on its practices. Desrosiers stated he would seek professional help after leaving the band.

Key facts

  • David Desrosiers is a French-Canadian musician from Quebec, known as the former bassist and backing vocalist of Simple Plan.
  • He joined Simple Plan in 2000 and briefly served as lead vocalist of Reset before that.
  • In July 2020, he left Simple Plan after public sexual misconduct allegations, stating he would seek professional help.
  • His career is primarily associated with pop punk and punk rock music.
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Canadian context

Desrosiers is a Quebec-born Canadian musician whose best-known work was with the Canadian rock band Simple Plan, making him a notable figure in Canadian pop punk.

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Desrosiers?
He is a Canadian musician best known as the former bassist and backing vocalist of Simple Plan.
When was David Desrosiers born?
He was born on August 29, 1980.
Where was David Desrosiers born?
He was born in Sept-Îles, Quebec, Canada.
What band was David Desrosiers in?
He was in Simple Plan and previously played with Reset.
Why did David Desrosiers leave Simple Plan?
He left in 2020 after public sexual misconduct allegations and said he would seek professional help.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Desrosiers
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupations, instruments, years active, former bands, and 2020 departure from Simple Plan.
  2. Global News — https://globalnews.ca/news/7162617/simple-plans-david-desrosiers-leaves-band-sexual-misconduct/
    Supports: 2020 departure from Simple Plan, statement about seeking help, and band confirmation.
  3. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/david-desrosiers-simple-plan-leave-1.4131637
    Supports: Temporary leave from Simple Plan in 2017 to treat depression.
  4. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q379037
    Supports: Date of birth, place of birth, occupation, instruments, and membership in Simple Plan.