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5 days ago · Legendary funk music pioneer Betty Davis passed away on February 9, aged 77. Between 1964 and 1975, she recorded a catalog of profoundly influential music and embodied an iconic and powerful image of black female empowerment, in charge of her sexuality.
May 1, 2024 · Davis's name became well known to a younger audience when Kim Carnes's song "Bette Davis Eyes" (written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon) became a worldwide hit and the best-selling record of 1981 in the U.S., where it stayed at number one on the music charts for more than two months.
May 4, 2024 · Discover the electrifying journey of Betty Davis, the singer and funk pioneer who defied conventions and ignited a musical revolution. Unleash inspiration and empowerment as we go into her captivating story.
Apr 29, 2024 · Released in 2009, “Bottom Of The Barrel” by Betty Davis is an intriguing and soulful track that delves into the depths of human emotion. The song is from Davis’ album “Is It Love Or Desire” and showcases her unique musical style that combines elements of funk, soul, and rock.
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Current artists still experience this dilemma. One of my favorite musicians, Tyler, the Creator, experienced this at the beginning of his career in the early 2000s, thirty years after Betty Davis was on the scene. Betty directly addresses the very public criticisms of her image and words on the track Dedicated To The Press. She opens with "Hey now!
Apr 23, 2024 · As one of the few female artists to make a name for herself in the male-dominated world of funk, Betty Davis carved out her own distinct sound in the 1970s. With her powerful, raspy vocals and fiercely independent spirit, she forged a path that would inspire generations of female musicians to come.
Apr 15, 2024 · Since the 1960s, when James Brown essentially invented funk music by building on rhythms introduced to him by two New Orleans-schooled drummers, the relationship between “second line” and...
