Johnnie Davis

John Gustave Davis (April 11, 1910 – October 28, 1983) was an American actor, singer and trumpeter.

Biography Born in Brazil, Indiana, into a family of musicians, Davis developed an interest in music during his childhood. He learned to play the trumpet and by the age of 13 was performing with his grandfather's band. After graduating from high school he worked as a musician for several orchestras, including theater orchestras in nearby Terre Haute, Indiana, such as Paul Johnson's orchestra and the Leo Baxter Orchestra. Art Davis, his younger brother, also worked for Leo Baxter.

Davis's work with bands led him to discover and develop his ability as a scat singer.

Davis continued to work in the music industry throughout the 1940s and 1950s and spent several years in Detroit, Michigan, where he was a popular television performer.

Davis married Martha Lee Garver on April 2, 1934. He eventually settled in Texas and died in Pecos from a heart attack during a hunting trip.