On October 21, according to foreign media reports, the legendary rock and roll superstar Spencer Davis died while being treated for pneumonia in the hospital at the age of 81, Spencer Davis drummer Pete York confirmed the news, the band's manager also responded: "Half an hour ago, I got a call and thought: What a pity."
Spencer Davis was one of the leading figures in rock bands in the 1960s, Spencer Davis began learning harmonica and accordion at the age of six, and later inspired by blues and dance music, he formed a band with Bill Wyman called The Saints, which later became a member of the Rolling Stones.
Spencer Davis played folk music with Christine Perfect, and Christine McVie became a core member of Fleetwood Mac's classic band.
The Spencer Davis Group was founded in 1963 with guitarist Davis, guitar organ and vocals by Stevie Winwood, bassist with and drummer Peter York.
Davis received congratulations from the band when the band's hit song "Keep On Running" reached the top of the UK charts in 1966 when it eliminated the double-A-side Beatles' single "We Can Work It Out / Day Tripper" from the top of the charts.
Davis once slammed the brakes on the road to avoid puppies on the road while driving, and the subsequent performance was postponed. It wasn't until the band released the hit single "I'm Man and Gimme Some Lovin", which once again caused a sensation in the entire rock world.
Spencer Davis Group also starred in its own musical comedy Ghost Gear, and Davis also made a cameo appearance as a bus passenger on the Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour."
Later, the Spencer Davis Group disbanded and Davis moved to California, where he spent his short solo career, where he also faced bankruptcy due to Davis' punitive contract with Island Records.
Davis was once revealed in an interview: "I don't know what happened, I sold millions of records and didn't see a penny in them", Davis was considering declaring bankruptcy, and when Davis was considering declaring bankruptcy, he wrote "Don't Don't Want Anymore", a song that was put on the Benchmarks album by Allman Brothers, which sold 6 million copies, and Davis also received as much money as he had never seen in his life, and the bankruptcy crisis was lifted.
Spencer Davis later helped newcomers such as Bob Marley, Robert Palmer, Eddie And The Hot Rods, and worked with Winwood.
Davis later returned to the stage with Crossfire, regrouped the Spencer Davis Group, and embarked on a globetrotting tour.
Davis and his wife June have been married for many years, have three children, and his lifelong pursuit of music simplicity has also achieved his musical dreams, and the news of his sudden death has also made the outside world express their reluctance.
Davis made outstanding contributions to the development of early rock bands, and many musicians have also posted articles expressing their reluctance and mourning for Davis.