About DeWayne McKnight
Born 1954. DeWayne McKnight is an American guitarist and jazz guitarist.
DeWayne "Blackbyrd" McKnight (born April 17, 1954) is an American guitarist. From 1975 to 1978, he was a member of the Headhunters, a jazz-funk fusion band, and Parliament-Funkadelic from 1978 through 2021, with whom he still plays on occasion. He served briefly as guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers after the death of Hillel Slovak in 1988 before being replaced by John Frusciante. He also played briefly with Miles Davis in 1986.
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Who is DeWayne McKnight?
American guitarist
When was DeWayne McKnight born?
DeWayne McKnight was born on 17 April 1954 in Los Angeles.
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DeWayne McKnight is a guitarist and jazz guitarist.
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DeWayne McKnight is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). DeWayne McKnight. https://biography.guide/dewayne-mcknight/
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