Spencer Davis
Welsh musician (1939–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the racing driver, see Spencer Davis (racing driver). For the American baseball infielder, see Spencer Davis (baseball). For the British colonial administrator, see Spencer Davis (governor).
Spencer Davis (born Spencer David Nelson Davies; 17 July 1939 – 19 October 2020) was a Welsh musician. He founded the Spencer Davis Group, a band that had several hits in the 1960s including "Keep On Running", "Gimme Some Lovin'", and "I'm a Man", all sung by Steve Winwood. Davis subsequently enjoyed success as an A&R executive with Island Records.[1][2]
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Birth name | Spencer David Nelson Davies |
Born | (1939-07-17)17 July 1939 Swansea, Wales |
Died | 19 October 2020(2020-10-19) (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Years active | 1963–2020 |
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Website | spencer-davis-group |
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