Billy Davenport
Billy Davenport (April 23, 1931 – December 24, 1999) was an American drummer known for his work with blues musicians such as Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Otis Rush, and Paul Butterfield. He played on the Butterfield album East-West and retired from music briefly until 1972, and then again from 1974 to 1981. Billy Davenport was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Davenport died in December 1999.
Billy Davenport
- Name
- Billy Davenport
- Born
- 23 April 1931
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Died
- 24 December 1999
- Occupation
- Drummer
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- blues
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He was inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015 as an early member of the Butterfield Band.
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• Name — Billy Davenport • Born — 23 April 1931 • Birthplace — Chicago, Illinois, United States • Died — 24 December 1999 • Genre — Blues, jazz • Occupation — Drummer • Instrument — Drums • Past Member Of — Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Otis Rush, Paul Butterfield
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