About Houston Davis
Lived 1914 – 1987 (aged 72). Houston Davis was an American songwriter.
Houston Davis (born William Houston Davis; December 15, 1914 – November 15, 1987) was an American composer, arranger, teacher of music, dance band drummer, and later in his career, a justice of the peace in Hinds County, Mississippi.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Houston Davis?
musical artist
When was Houston Davis born?
Houston Davis was born on 15 December 1914 in Tahlequah.
When did Houston Davis die?
Houston Davis died on 15 November 1987 in Jackson.
What was Houston Davis's occupation?
Houston Davis was a songwriter.
What nationality was Houston Davis?
Houston Davis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Houston Davis. https://biography.guide/houston-davis/
MLA: "Houston Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/houston-davis/.
Chicago: "Houston Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/houston-davis/.
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