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Dennis Davis(1948-2016)

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Dennis Davis was born on 28 August 1948 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for David Bowie: Ashes to Ashes (1980), David Bowie: Heroes (1977) and Brewhouse Jazz (1993). He died on 6 April 2016 in the USA.
BornAugust 28, 1948
DiedApril 6, 2016(67)
BornAugust 28, 1948
DiedApril 6, 2016(67)
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David Bowie in David Bowie: Ashes to Ashes (1980)
David Bowie: Ashes to Ashes
7.6
Music Video
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  • 1980
David Bowie in David Bowie: Heroes (1977)
David Bowie: Heroes
7.8
Music Video
  • Music Department
  • 1977
Brewhouse Jazz
TV Series
  • Self - Performer
David Bowie: Five Years (2013)
David Bowie: Five Years
7.7
  • Self - drummer
  • 2013

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  • David Bowie in David Bowie: Ashes to Ashes (1980)
    David Bowie: Ashes to Ashes
    7.6
    Music Video
    • musician
    • 1980
  • David Bowie in David Bowie: Heroes (1977)
    David Bowie: Heroes
    7.8
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    • musician
    • 1977

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  • Born
    • August 28, 1948
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • April 6, 2016
    • USA(lung cancer)

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    Born and raised in Manhattan, Davis studied with legendary jazz drummers Max Roach and Elvin Jones and recorded albums with Roy Ayers, George Benson and Ronnie Foster in the early '70s before being hired by David Bowie in 1974. He later played with Stevie Wonder on tracks from Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants and Hotter Than July.
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    • The Groovemaster

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