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13 – 22 January 2025

Spencer Davis (1939-2020) was a guitarist, singer, and bandleader who played a pivotal role in shaping the 1960s British rock scene. He formed The Spencer Davis Group in 1963, a key player in the British Invasion, with Davis as the driving force behind their distinctive blend of rhythm and blues, rock, and pop.

Born in Swansea, Wales, Davis was drawn to music early on, influenced by blues, skiffle, and jazz from Long John Baldry, Buddy Holly, Leadbelly, John Martyn and Big Bill Broonzy. At the age of six he was taught by his Uncle Herman how to play the harmonica, accordion, and mandolin.

Known for his sharp guitar tone, achieved with his Gibson and Fender guitars, Davis led the band through a string of hits, including UK No. 1s like "Keep On Running" and "Somebody Help Me," as well as memorable songs like "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man," co-written with the young Steve Winwood. Winwood's soulful vocals and keyboard skills were central to the group's success, helping cement its legacy in rock history.

Despite multiple line-up changes, Davis remained the band's core and continued to shape its sound. His passion for live performances and work ethic were legendary, and even after the group's peak, he stayed active in music, pursuing solo projects and collaborations. Though his later career didn't reach the heights of the 1960s, his influence on rock and rhythm and blues endures.

Spencer Davis Group songs continue to live on in today's movies, such as Iron Eagle, The Big Chill, Mr. Destiny, Days of Thunder, Top Gun, Mr. Holland's Opus, Notting Hill and Flight of the Phoenix, just to name a few! The mid 90's also landed him on television commercials, documentaries and the TV Special "The History of Rock n Roll", The Adam Project, American Idol, The Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert, The Life of Chuck, Beckham, Porsche 911 Commercial and Disney+.
Whether you were rocking out to "Gimme Some Lovin'" or hearing his work in a different context, Spencer's infectious spirit and dedication to his craft remain a part of the soundtrack of the '60s and beyond."

The collection offered here directly by the Spencer Davis Estate includes personally-owned musical instruments, amps, promotional material, awards, and handwritten material by Spencer himself as well as other musicians who admired him.

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