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065: Dennis Davis (David Bowie, Roy Ayers, Stevie Wonder, George Benson)
Category: Arts
Duration: 00:48:34
Publish Date: 2016-04-08 16:25:31
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A native of New York, Dennis Davis was immersed in jazz at a young age, and he made his mark as the drummer for groundbreaking, popular artists such as: David Bowie, Roy Ayers, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, and Iggy Pop. He talks to Joe about his mentorship with legendary drummers Max Roach and Elvin Jones; fighting in Vietnam; crafting timeless, classic albums; constant touring; racism in Boston; raising a family; and battling the disease that ultimately claimed his life.
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