Spencer Davis
Spencer Davis | |
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Davis performing in Neckarsulm, north of Stuttgart, Germany, July 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Spencer David Nelson Davies |
| Born | 17 July 1939 Swansea, Wales |
| Died | 19 October 2020 (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1963–2020 |
| Labels | |
| Formerly of | The Spencer Davis Group, World Classic Rockers |
| Website | spencer-davis-group |
Spencer Davis (born Spencer David Nelson Davies; 17 July 1939 – 19 October 2020) was a Welsh musician. He founded the Spencer Davis Group, a band that had several hits in the 1960s including "Keep On Running", "Somebody Help Me", "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man", all sung by Steve Winwood. Davis subsequently enjoyed success as an A&R executive with Island Records.