Dennis Davis

This article is about the musician. For the American football player, see Dennis Davis, Jr.. For the British mountaineer, see Dennis Davis (climber).

Dennis Davis
Instruments	Drums
Associated acts	David Bowie

Dennis Davis is an American drummer and session musician best known for his work with David Bowie.

He was born and raised in Manhattan, New York City and studied with the late drummers Max Roach and Elvin Jones. He met guitarist Carlos Alomar when they were both playing with Roy Ayers.^[1] Davis was hired by David Bowie in 1974; with Alomar and bassist George Murray, Davis formed the rhythm section on a number of Bowie's albums released in the 1970s.

Selective discography

Roy Ayers

• Coffy (1973)
• Virgo Red (1973)
• Tear to a Smile (1975)
• Red, Black and Green (1973)
• You Send Me (1978)
• I'm the One for your Love Tonight (1987)
• Double Trouble (1992)
• Good Vibrations (1993)
• Naste′ (1995)
• Mahogany Vibe (2004)

David Bowie

• Young Americans (1975)
• Station to Station (1976)
• Low (1977)
• "Heroes" (1977)
• Stage (1978)
• Lodger (1979)
• Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) (1980)

Ronnie Foster

• Cheshire Cat (1975)

Iggy Pop

• The Idiot (1977)

Stevie Wonder

• Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants (1979)
• Hotter Than July (1980)
• Original Musiquarium (1982)

References

1. ^ "Carlos Alomar Q&A". Teenagewildlife.com. http://www.teenagewildlife.com/Appearances/Online/CM_carlosQA.html. Retrieved 2011-10-11. 

External links

• Dennis Davis Website

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