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Jesse Edwin Davis III (September 21, 1944 – June 22, 1988) was an American guitarist. He was well regarded as a session artist and solo performer, was a member of Taj Mahal's backing band and played with musicians such as Eric Clapton, John Lennon, and George Harrison.
Jesse Ed Davis was a versatile session guitarist who played on albums by blues, country, and rock legends. Learn more about his life, career, and music on AllMusic, a comprehensive music information site.
Learn about the life and legacy of Jesse Ed Davis, a versatile and influential guitarist who played with Taj Mahal, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and many more. Read how he developed his slide style, his tone, and his touch, and how he influenced generations of musicians.
Charismatic Jesse Ed Davis was truly one of the rare breed known as a “guitarist’s guitarist.” On session after session in the late 1960s and 1970s, he epitomized the concept of playing for the song, drawing deeply from country, blues, rock, and R&B influences without mimicking anyone.
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More images. Real Name: Jesse Edwin Davis III. Profile: Native American session guitarist originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A full-blooded Kiowa Indian, Davis played in country star Conway Twitty ’s band in his native Oklahoma before moving to Los Angeles and quickly picking up session work backing Gary Lewis .
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Jun 24, 1988 · Jesse Ed Davis, a Kiowa Indian who became one of rock music’s finest guitar sidemen, was found dead Wednesday in the laundry room of a Venice apartment building of an apparent drug overdose....
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