Chanteur Rockabilly US né en 1936 à Racine (Wisconsin).

More than four decades after recording his best-known single, "Shook Shake," Ken Davis joined with lead guitarist Dean Lange, electric bass player Maggie Lange, and drummer Joe Bolton to record his debut album, Eagle Rock, at the Miracle Sound Studios in Oak Creek, WI. Released in Germany a few months later, the album included 24 original tunes, ten remastered songs initially recorded between 1958 and 1962, and several previously unreleased demos. Born in Racine, WI, Davis had acquired a reputation for his fiery performances at local parties by 1956. Together with harmony singers the Honeybees, he made his recording debut when they recorded two tracks, "Bundle of Lovin'" and "Sittin' Pretty," with Buddy Nelson's Country Gentlemen, a group they joined in early 1958. Although a follow-up single, "Uh Huh" b/w "Without Her Love," was produced by Harry Smith, owner of the Starlight label, Davis took over the reins when he recorded "Shook Shake." Reviewing the release, Billboard wrote that it was a "country-based rockabilly ditty sung nicely by Davis over typical combo support." Although he ended the year by enlisting in the United States Army and being sent to Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri for basic training, Davis remained active as a musician. "Shook Shake" was re-released in February 1959. Transferred to Fort Still in Oklahoma, Davis formed a band and recorded two tracks, "Oh So Blue" and "Gone Together," that were released on the Badger label. ABC/Paramount gave considerable thought to releasing "Oh So Blue" nationally. Although he recorded two tunes, "The Next Little Town" and "Because I'm Blue," in 1960, they were not released until two years later. Returning to his hometown in Racine following his military discharge, Davis formed a trio to perform at dances, wedding receptions, and private parties. In 1982, "Shook Shake" was reissued by Mean Mountain Music.

Talents : Vocals, Guitar

Style musical : Rockabilly, Rock 'n' Roll

BUNDLE OF LOVIN' (1958) SHOOK SHAKE (LIKE A BIG MIX CAKE) (1958) ECHO ROCK (1958) GONE AGAIN (1959)

Years in activity :

DISCOGRAPHY

Singles

1958	SP PFAU J8OW-3057/8 (US)	Ken DAVIS & The HONEY BEES / Instrumental accompaniment by Buddy NELSON' COUNTRY GENTLEMEN - Sittin' Pretty / Bundle Of Lovin'
06/1958	SP STAR-LIGHT 1002 (US)	Ken DAVIS & The HONEY BEES / "The SILVER SPURS" - Uh Huh, That's Right / Without Her Love
11/1958	SP STAR-LIGHT SL-1006 (US)	Shook Shake (Like A Big Mix Cake) / Echo Rock
12/1958	SP BADGER #250 (US)	Shook Shake (Like A Big Mixed Cake) / Echo Rock
1959	SP BADGER 252 (US)	Gone Again / Oh So Blue
1962	SP KEN DAVIS 4170 (US)	The Next Little Town / Because I'm Blue
1967	SP KAY DEE 031 (US)	Play Ginger Play / What Would I Do Without Dreams? (instr.)
1982	SP MEAN MOUNTAIN 1419 (US)	Shook Shake (Like A Big Mix Cake) / Echo Rock

Unissued tracks

195?	Unissued - (Eagle CD 90128 (#22))	Starla Rae
195?	Unissued - (Eagle CD 90128 (#21))	That's My Chicadee
195?	Unissued - (Eagle CD 90128 (#20))	Unfair To You

Album

03/2000

CD EAGLE 90128 (GER)

ECHO ROCK - Shook Shake / Echo Rock / Gone Again / Oh So Blue / The Next Little Town / Because I'm Blue / Sittin' Pretty / Bundle Of Lovin' / Rockin' By Our Lonesome / Hiding Behind A Smile / What Would I Do Without Dreams / Wild Rose / In The Middle Of A Bridge / Love Me By The Golden Rule / The Happy Little Man / Lorreli From Lorain / Cutie Pie / Gonna Walk Right Out Of The Picture / I'll Keep Riding / Unfair To You / That's My Chicadee / Stala Rae / Uh-Huh, That's Right / Without Her Love.

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