About Danny Sembello
Lived 1963 – 2015 (aged 52). Danny Sembello was an American composer, record producer and songwriter.
Daniel Bud Sembello (January 15, 1963 – August 15, 2015) was an American songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist.
He produced recordings by artists including George Benson and Pebbles, and he had his compositions recorded by Chaka Khan, Jeffrey Osborne, Patti LaBelle (the hit single "Stir It Up"), Irene Cara, René & Angela, and The Pointer Sisters (the hit single "Neutron Dance"). In 1986, he won a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media, for his contributions to the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack. He was the brother of Michael Sembello.
Danny Sembello drowned in the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia, on August 15, 2015. He was first reported missing after he went for a swim during a music festival in Manayunk.
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Who was Danny Sembello?
American musician
When was Danny Sembello born?
Danny Sembello was born on 15 January 1963 in Philadelphia.
When did Danny Sembello die?
Danny Sembello died on 15 August 2015 in Schuylkill River.
What was Danny Sembello's occupation?
Danny Sembello was a composer, record producer and songwriter.
What nationality was Danny Sembello?
Danny Sembello was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Danny Sembello. https://biography.guide/danny-sembello/
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