Dennis-Davis-Obituary

Dennis Davis

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DIED
April 7, 2016

Obituary

Dennis Davis, Longtime drummer for David Bowie and Roy Ayers has died after a battle with cancer, according to Rolling Stone. David Bowie's producer Tony Visconti confirmed the drummer's death on Facebook. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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I was the love of Dennis life.God bless him.Such a talented man. He is missed daily

Dennis and I played in a band in San Diego in the 70s. I last saw him in NYC . He was a great musician and knew every song that was out at the time. RIP

Omg! My Dennis
I dated Dennis back in 1979. He was a loving & caring man. Glad I have a big picture of you RIH Love
Condolences to his family

My family is praying for you.

To the Davis family, my sincere condolencesto you all. During your time of grieving look to Our God and Creator to heal your brokenhearts.(Psalm 147:3)

I was his young buddy in the bowie/ayers days, used watch him rehearse w/ Roy & Dennis would practice w/ George Murray at his apt in Chelsea for the bowie tour, one night he asked me to get him a pizza pie, got to his apt & he asked me for a slice while he was playing, i said, you sure? gave him the slice & he kept the SAME beat with one hand, George was cracking up & i was, oh lord !! god, do i miss Dennis, so humble & down to earth, forgot to add, funny !!

Dennis Davis at Drum Clinic in England

Heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends at this difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Davis family. Turn to the Most High God (Psalms 83:18) for comfort and strength during this time.