Billy Davenport (April 23, 1931[1] – December 24, 1999)[2] was an American drummer known for his work with blues musicians such as Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf,[3] Otis Rush, and Paul Butterfield. He played on the Butterfield album East-West, and retired from music briefly until 1972, and then again from 1974 to 1981.[4]
Billy Davenport | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 23, 1931 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Died | December 24, 1999 (aged 68) |
| Genres | Blues, jazz |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Formerly of | Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Otis Rush, Paul Butterfield |
Born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Davenport died in December 1999.[2] He was inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015 as an early member of the Butterfield Band.[5]
References
edit- ^ Erlewine, Michael (1931-04-23). "Billy Davenport - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
- ^ a b Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 1998 - 1999". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
- ^ James Segrest, Mark Hoffman, Moanin' at Midnight: The Life and Times of Howlin' Wolf Page 373 Google Books
- ^ All music guide to the blues: the definitive guide to the blues - Page 140 Google Books
- ^ "Inductee Explorer - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". Rockhall.com. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
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