About John Davis
Lived 1954 – 2021 (aged 66). John Davis was an American blues musician and singer.
John Davis (August 31, 1954 – May 24, 2021) was an American singer based in Germany. He, along with Brad Howell, Charles Shaw and backup vocalists Linda Rocco & Jodie Rocco, provided the real vocals for Milli Vanilli.
Early life Davis was born on August 31, 1954, in Anderson, South Carolina. Davis lived most of his life in Germany after he was stationed there in the 1970s while serving in the US Army. and they appeared together on German television in 2015. It made it to Germany's Top 20 albums.
Davis died in Nuremberg, Germany, from COVID-19 on May 24, 2021, at the age of 66.
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Who was John Davis?
American singer (1954–2021)
When was John Davis born?
John Davis was born on 31 August 1954 in Anderson.
When did John Davis die?
John Davis died on 24 May 2021 in Nuremberg.
What was John Davis's occupation?
John Davis was a blues musician and singer.
What nationality was John Davis?
John Davis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Davis (singer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Davis. https://biography.guide/john-davis-blues-musician/
MLA: "John Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-davis-blues-musician/.
Chicago: "John Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-davis-blues-musician/.
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