Just received a message from his PA: Today at 4am US time Mr Carl Davis, Chicago musical Icon passed away.
I'll be back later once I've gathered my thoughts.
Regards,
Dave
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Clip and link to news story from Chicago Sun Times
Carl Davis, music producer of "The Chicago Sound" dies at 77
The iconic music producer died Thursday morning at his home in Summerville, S.C. He was 77 years old. Mr. Davis had been suffering from lung disease.
http://www.suntimes....dies-at-77.html
Clip of biography from the Officlal Carl Davis Site
....Davis began his radio career typing play-lists for popular Chicago disc jockey Al Benson on WGES Radio in 1955. He quickly earned a reputation as a "hitpicker." His success allowed him to join the marketing department of Arnold Distributors. In the early 1960s, Davis managed the Nat label and had a minor hit with "Nite Owl" by the DuKays. In 1962, he became a producer for Okeh Records. There, Davis discovered the legendary Gene Chandler and produced the "Duke of Earl" in 1962 and Major Lance's "Monkey Time" in 1963. Through his work, Davis created a Chicago sound with upbeat arrangements backed by musicians and arrangers like Johnny Pate and Sonny Sanders. A partnership with Curtis Mayfield resulted in hits for Major Lance, Billy Butler (Jerry's brother) and Walter Jackson...
http://www.carldavisstory.com/
Yet another sad day
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