Donnie Dacus
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Donnie Dacus | |
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Birth name | James O. Dacus |
Born | Pasadena, Texas, United States | October 12, 1951
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Instrument(s) | Acoustic and electric guitar, vocals |
James O. "Donnie" Dacus (born October 12, 1951) is an American
.Early life
Dacus grew up in Cleburne, Texas. By the age of 14, he was teaching guitar in the local music store and playing with a local band he organized called The Chantels. Eventually, the band changed its name to The Shux and won the Battle of the Bands in Dallas, Texas. Dacus was subsequently managed by the Beard Brothers out of Fort Worth, Texas. Dacus received his big break when he was discovered by the band The Yellow Payges in 1968 during a concert with Buffalo Springfield and The Beach Boys.
Career
Dacus has contributed to a number of artists' albums that went
Dacus has worked and performed with a number of notable musicians, including
Dacus has performed at major concert venues such as
Dacus starred as Woof in the film version of
Dacus debuted with Chicago following the death of founding member
In 1982, Dacus joined Badfinger with Tom Evans, Mike Gibbins, and Bob Jackson, plus Reed Kailing, who had been lead guitarist with the Grass Roots.
In 2016, Dacus returned to the spotlight after years away from the music industry by reuniting with several former bandmates. In January 2016, he appeared as a guest guitarist alongside former Chicago vocalist and bassist Peter Cetera at a concert at Magic City in Miami, Florida.[5] In April 2016, Dacus appeared as a special guest guitarist alongside former Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine and former Chicago percussionist Laudir de Oliveira, in a performance following Chicago's 2016 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[6]
References
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- ISBN 9780470625736. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ISBN 9781311441546. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ "Instagram". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "eventerbee.com". Retrieved 2016-05-14.[dead link]