Danny Chauncey

Danny Chauncey
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]

References

  1. ^ a b Susan Snider. "Interview with .38 Special's Danny Chauncey." Southern Fried Magazine. 27 June 2008. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
  2. ^ Billy Satellite: Overview at Allmusic. Retrieved 15 July 2009.

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