Davy Knowles | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 30 April 1987 Port St Mary, Isle of Man |
| Genres | Blues rock, Celtic rock |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mandola[1] |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Provogue Records, Blix Street Records, Rogue Island Entertainment |
| Website | http://www.davyknowles.com/ |
Davy Knowles (born 30 April 1987) is a Manx blues guitarist and singer. Knowles currently tours as a solo artist, but is formerly of the blues-rock band Back Door Slam, as well as working under the name Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam for a short period of time.[2] With Back Door Slam, he played lead guitar and sang on their debut album, Roll Away. After a split-up with bassist Adam Jones and drummer Ross Doyle, Knowles released the first and only album under the name Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam, Coming Up for Air, on 19 May 2009.[2] Knowles drew his musical influences from blues musicians that he grew up listening to such as Rory Gallagher, Dire Straits, Peter Green, and Cream.[3] Due to his home country's proximity to Ireland, Knowles has stated that his music also is influenced by the Celtic genre, which is noted to be present in the song "Roll Away".[3] In April 2009, Knowles opened for British guitarist Jeff Beck on his American tour.[4] He toured with Joe Satriani and Chickenfoot in the United States through December 2009.[5] Davy Knowles toured with The Rhythm Devils in 2010.[6]
Knowles released his first solo album, The Outsider, in 2014. He released his second solo album, Three Miles From Avalon, in 2016, while his third, What Happens Next, was issued in October 2021. He is currently based out of Chicago, Illinois, and continues to tour in the United States regularly.
- ^ "DAVY KNOWLES & BACK DOOR SLAM "Roll Away" acoustic at the MoBoogie Loft". 6 May 2008. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Gregory, John. "Back Door Slam's Davy Knowles releases solo album". Isle Of Man Today. Archived from the original on 20 May 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
- ^ a b Stout, Gene (2 October 2008). "Back Door Slam is making noise with its Celtic-flavored blues". Seattle P.I. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
- ^ Gregory, John (6 March 2009). "Davy Knowles to support Jeff Beck on American tour". Isle of Man Today. Archived from the original on 12 March 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
- ^ "Gigs". Davyknowles.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
- ^ "THE RHYTHM DEVILS - News". 6 July 2010. Archived from the original on 6 July 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
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