Tim Davis (musician)

Tim Davis (born November 29, 1943, Milwaukee; died September 20, 1988)[1] was a drummer, singer and songwriter, most notable as a co-founder of The Steve Miller Band.

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History

When Tim Davis passed out of the light into the darkness, he took the heart of the first Steve Miller Band with him. But he left me with a deep sense of love.
Steve Miller, liner notes to the Steve Miller Band Box Set (1994)

Tim Davis, who was raised in Janesville, Wisconsin, played on the first five albums released by the Steve Miller Band, as well as contributing lead and background vocals and songwriting. Davis left the band to work with others, such as Ben Sidran, as well as to commence a solo career. Shortly after his departure from Miller, Davis joined with David Lindley in a band supporting Terry Reid, appearing at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970.[2][3]

Davis had a modest hit in 1972, "Buzzy Brown", written by fellow Wisconsin musician and Steve Miller Band co-founder James "Curley" Cooke. Davis continued an association with Steve Miller, resulting in Davis contributing two songs, co-written with Miller, to the 1984 Steve Miller Band album, Italian X Rays.[4]

Davis died in 1988, ravaged by the effects of diabetes.

Discography

Steve Miller Band

Solo

Contributions to Others

General Compilations

References

  1. ^ Notice of Death; www.thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Davis died from complications from diabetes. See comments of Steve Miller in the liner notes to the Steve Miller Band Box Set (1994).
  2. ^ Isle of Wight 3 1970.
  3. ^ Davis had earlier appeared at an equally memorable festival, the Monterey Pop Festival, with the Steve Miller Band. At the time, the band had yet to be signed to a major record label.
  4. ^ Susan Masino, Famous Wisconsin Musicians (2003), with an introduction by Les Paul, p. 28.
  5. ^ Title track written and sung by Tim Davis.
  6. ^ First compilation album of The Steve Miller Band, comprising material from the band's first five albums. "Your Saving Grace", originally credited solely to Davis on Your Saving Grace is credited on Anthology to Davis, Steve Miller and Ben Sidran. Credit reverts solely to Davis by the time of The Best of 1968-1973 (1990) and the Box Set (1994).
  7. ^ Another compilation/anthology; "Complete Greatest Hits".
  8. ^ Chuck Berry being backed by "The Steve Miller Blues Band", including Davis, as a precursor to The Steve Miller Band.
  9. ^ Includes one Steve Miller track, "Mercury Blues", with Davis on drums.
  10. ^ One track credited to Steve Miller, though appearance was by "The Steve Miller Blues Band": "Mercury Blues".
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Compilations
Singles
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