Hee Haw Cast Member and Singer of Speed Racer Theme Danny Davis Dies at 83 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 06-13-2008, 05:25 AM

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Danny Davis, the bandleader who achieved major success in the late '60s with the Nashville Brass, died Thursday evening (June 12) of cardiac arrest at a Nashville hospital. He was 83.

Danny Davis & the Nashville Brass were named the CMA's instrumental group of the year from 1969 to 1974. Their album, The Nashville Brass Featuring Danny Davis Play More Nashville Sounds, won a Grammy in 1969 for best country instrumental performance.

Born George Nolan in Massachusetts, he began his professional career as a trumpet player in bands led by Gene Krupa, Bob Crosby, Les Brown and others. He also recorded as a vocalist, scoring a hit with "The Object of My Affection." In the early '60s, he worked for MGM Records, producing six No. 1 singles for pop singer Connie Francis.

After joining RCA Records' New York division, he moved to the company's Nashville office in 1968 and produced records while working as an assistant to Chet Atkins, who headed the label's Nashville operations. Davis produced Waylon Jennings' Grammy-winning recording of "MacArthur Park" and other sessions with artists such as Willie Nelson, Dottie West and Don Gibson.

Inspired by the music of Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass during the '60s, Davis assembled the Nashville Brass and found national success with instrumental recordings of well-known country songs, including "Wabash Cannonball" and "Columbus Stockade Blues."

The band recorded 30 albums for RCA and several others on independent labels. With a commercial sound that appealed to mainstream America, they made frequent appearances on national television shows hosted by Red Skelton, Ed Sullivan, Jackie Gleason and Merv Griffin. They also worked extensively in Las Vegas and performed with symphony orchestras throughout the nation. Funeral arrangements were incomplete Thursday night

Zoneboy · 06-13-2008, 05:27 AM

Speed Racer

tv star collector · 06-13-2008, 08:08 AM

I remember Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass from Hee Haw but was
not aware that he also sang the Speed Racer theme song. R.I.P.

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-13-2008, 01:43 PM

Rest in Peace

Swimming2maui · 08-31-2009, 06:29 PM

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"Born George Nolan in Massachusetts, he began his professional career as a trumpet player in bands led by Gene Krupa, Bob Crosby, Les Brown and others. "

George's last name is actually spelled Nowlan. He was a relative of mine.

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-01-2009, 02:00 PM

R.I.P.

catlover79 · 09-01-2009, 02:02 PM

Marvo301 · 09-01-2009, 05:00 PM

Danny Davis

06-13-2008, 05:25 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	Hee Haw Cast Member and Singer of Speed Racer Theme Danny Davis Dies at 83 Link Danny Davis, the bandleader who achieved major success in the late '60s with the Nashville Brass, died Thursday evening (June 12) of cardiac arrest at a Nashville hospital. He was 83. Danny Davis & the Nashville Brass were named the CMA's instrumental group of the year from 1969 to 1974. Their album, The Nashville Brass Featuring Danny Davis Play More Nashville Sounds, won a Grammy in 1969 for best country instrumental performance. Born George Nolan in Massachusetts, he began his professional career as a trumpet player in bands led by Gene Krupa, Bob Crosby, Les Brown and others. He also recorded as a vocalist, scoring a hit with "The Object of My Affection." In the early '60s, he worked for MGM Records, producing six No. 1 singles for pop singer Connie Francis. After joining RCA Records' New York division, he moved to the company's Nashville office in 1968 and produced records while working as an assistant to Chet Atkins, who headed the label's Nashville operations. Davis produced Waylon Jennings' Grammy-winning recording of "MacArthur Park" and other sessions with artists such as Willie Nelson, Dottie West and Don Gibson. Inspired by the music of Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass during the '60s, Davis assembled the Nashville Brass and found national success with instrumental recordings of well-known country songs, including "Wabash Cannonball" and "Columbus Stockade Blues." The band recorded 30 albums for RCA and several others on independent labels. With a commercial sound that appealed to mainstream America, they made frequent appearances on national television shows hosted by Red Skelton, Ed Sullivan, Jackie Gleason and Merv Griffin. They also worked extensively in Las Vegas and performed with symphony orchestras throughout the nation. Funeral arrangements were incomplete Thursday night
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Swimming2maui Member First Time Poster Join Date: Aug 31, 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Danny Davis [QUOTE=Zoneboy]Link "Born George Nolan in Massachusetts, he began his professional career as a trumpet player in bands led by Gene Krupa, Bob Crosby, Les Brown and others. " George's last name is actually spelled Nowlan. He was a relative of mine.

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