James B. Davis (musician)
- James B. Davis (musician)
James Bodie Davis (June 6 1916–April 17 2007) was an American gospel music singer and a founder of The Dixie Hummingbirds, one of the longest-lasting and most influential groups in gospel music. [Bernstein, Adam (April 27, 2007). Gospel Singer James B. Davis; Founded Dixie Hummingbirds. "Washington Post"] ]In 1928, at age 12, he founded as the Sterling High School Quartet in Greenville, South Carolina, but took the present name the following year. The group's sound changed when Ira Tucker joined in 1939, and they recorded their first album on the Decca Records label. During a lifetime of touring and recording, he was the business leader and disciplinarian.
Highlights include singing at the 1966 Newport Folk Festival and recording with Paul Simonon his 1973 song "Loves Me Like a Rock." The Dixie Hummingbirds cover of the Paul Simon son won a 1973 Grammy Award in the soul gospel category. They also had a nomination in 2007 for best traditional gospel album, for "Still Keeping It Real" (MCG Records).
Davis retired in 1984. He died of a heart ailment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[Sisario, Ben (April 28, 2007). James Davis, 90, Leader of Longtime Gospel Group, Is Dead. "New York Times"] ]References
External links
*Zolten, Jerry, "Great God A' Mighty!:The Dixie Hummingbirds - Celebrating The Rise Of Soul Gospel Music," Oxford University Press, 2003, ISBN 0-19-515272-7.
* [http://www.vocalgroup.org/inductees/dixie_hummingbirds.html The Dixie Hummingbirds] via Vocal Group Hall of Fame
* [http://www.floridamemory.com/Collections/folklife/folklife_cd3.cfm 1985 recording of "Jesus is Coming Soon"] via State Archives of Florida
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