Debbie Davies

This article describes the American blues guitarist Debbie Davies; for the American-born singer with a similar name, naturalized in France, see Debbie Davis .

Debbie Davies at the 2008 Katowice Rawa Blues Festival

Debbie Davies (born August 22, 1952 , Los Angeles , California ) is an American blues guitarist.

Life

She got her musical knowledge from her father, who wrote arrangements for Ray Charles and was in the recording studio with Frank Sinatra . She grew up in Los Angeles in the 1960s when, as a girl, only the acoustic guitar seemed to be an option, because electric guitars were only considered suitable for boys.

When she heard the British blues and blues rock bands - especially Eric Clapton and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - she knew that she wanted to play the electric guitar . She has played guitar in various women's bands, including Maggie Mayall and the Cadillacs, founded by John Mayall's wife . From 1988 to 1991 she played with The Icebreakers , Albert Collins ' band , whose influence on her guitar playing can often still be heard.

In addition to her solo work, she has performed with various bands and musicians, including Double Trouble , J. Geils Band , Duke Robillard and Coco Montoya .

Discography

• 1993: Picture This
• 1994: Loose Tonight
• 1997: I Got That Feeling with Tab Benoit and Coco Montoya
• 1998: Round Every Corner
• 1998: Grand Union
• 1999: Homesick for the Road with Tab Benoit and Kenny Neal
• 1999: Tales from the Austin Motel with Double Trouble
• 2001: Love the Game
• 2003: Key to Love
• 2005: All I Found
• 2007: Blues Blast with Charlie Musselwhite , Tab Benoit and Coco Montoya
• 2009: Holdin 'Court
• 2012: After The Fall
• 2015: Love Spin

Awards

She was nominated eight times for the Blues Music Award , including in 2010 as "Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year". In 1997 she received the Blues Music Award as “Best Contemporary Female Artist”.

Quotes

• "Debbie is an incredible guitarist who plays with great taste and can cook like mad. Debbie plays from the heart and her heart has a lot to say. She inspires me. Besides being a fine musician she's also an outstanding person ..." ( "Debbie is an amazing guitarist who plays with great taste and can cook like crazy. Debbie's playing comes from her heart and her heart has a lot to say. She is not only a great musician, but also a great personality") - CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE

• "I don't often give endorsements or references, but once in a rare while I hear a musician of such talent that I want people to know. I believe my reputation backs up my ability to recognize exceptional blues guitarists. Such a one is Debbie Davies. Hear her now. " ("I don't often recommend or endorse anyone, but once every holy day I hear such a talented musician I want people to know. I believe my reputation enables me to recognize exceptional blues guitarists. One of those is Debbie Davis. Hear her ! ”) - JOHN MAYALL

Web links

• Homepage Debbie Davies
• Debbie Davies at Allmusic (English)

Individual evidence

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