Danny Chauncey | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Danny Chauncey |
Genres | Southern rock |
Occupations | Songwriter, Guitarist |
Years active | 1981 – present |
Associated acts | 38 Special, Billy Satellite, Mistress |
Danny Chauncey (born 19 June 1956[1]) is an American rock guitarist. He is best known for being a member of the Southern rock band 38 Special since 1987. The band, which started as a Southern rock band and switched to a more straight-ahead rock sound, had several hit singles between 1981 and 1991.
Chauncey, born in San Francisco and raised in Alameda County, California,[1] where he attended Alameda High School. His first instrument was a Stella 6 string cowboy guitar. His first electric was red Gibson SG with a Fender 50w Super Reverb.
Before replacing Jeff Carlisi in 38 Special, Chauncey was a member of the band Billy Satellite with whom he co-wrote "I Wanna Go Back" which became a hit for Eddie Money.[2]
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