Bill Davis (musician)
Bill Davis (born New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He is the founder, lead guitarist, and lead vocalist of the rock band Dash Rip Rock, and a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Davis founded Dash Rip Rock in 1984 and is often credited as a pioneer of cowpunk, a genre that combines country and punk rock, but Davis has said in interviews that he considers his music to be widely roots-based. His work has been inspired by a variety of styles, including rock, country, power pop, punk, soul and, at times, Cajun.
Bill Davis | |
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| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Genres | Cowpunk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | 688, Mammoth, Alternative Tentacles, Ichiban |
| Website | www |
The Austin Chronicle called him "the brains behind Dash's brawn, a barroom poet with a wicked sense of humor and a shameless knack for a good lick."
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