Daryl Davis
Daryl Davis (born March 26, 1958) is an American R&B and blues musician and activist. His efforts to fight racism by engaging members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) have convinced dozens of Klansmen to leave and denounce the KKK. Known for his energetic style of boogie-woogie piano, Davis has played with such musicians as Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, B. B. King, and Bruce Hornsby.
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Davis performing in 2017 | |
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| Born | March 26, 1958 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, author |
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| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Labels | Lyrad |
| Website | daryldavis |
He is the subject of the 2016 documentary Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America.
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