Danny Davis
April 29, 1925 – June 12, 2008
Danny Davis was a country musician, producer and band leader who many credit for introducing horns into country music. With his Nashville Brass, Davis won a Grammy in 1970 for The Nashville Brass Featuring Danny Davis Play The Nashville Sound. During the ’80s, Davis played as part of the band on the television hit program, Hee Haw. He continued performing well into the ’90s, and played a final performance with the Nashville Brass in July of 2005 as part of his 80th birthday celebration. Danny Davis suffered a heart attack on June 7th, 2008 and passed away five days later.
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I have been a fan since Danny and the Brass first got started. I was just 10 years old. I wrote Danny a fan letter and he was kind enough to reply personally. I later met him in person, several times, and have considered him a friend as well as a fine musician. I will miss you muchly, Danny my buddy! BJ Owens