Danny Chauncey
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| Birth name | Danny Chauncey |
| Genres | Southern rock |
| Occupations | Songwriter, Guitarist |
| Years active | 1981 – present |
| Associated acts | 38 Special, Billy Satellite, Mistress |
Danny Chauncey (born 19 June 1956[1]) is an American rock guitarist. He is best known for being a member of the Southern rock band 38 Special since 1987. The band, which started as a Southern rock band and switched to a more straight-ahead rock sound, had several hit singles between 1981 and 1991.
Chauncey, born in San Francisco and raised in Alameda County, California,[1] where he attended Alameda High School. His first instrument was a Stella 6 string cowboy guitar. His first electric was red Gibson SG with a Fender 50w Super Reverb.[citation needed]
Before replacing Jeff Carlisi in 38 Special, Chauncey was a member of the band Billy Satellite with whom he co-wrote "I Wanna Go Back" which became a hit for Eddie Money.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Susan Snider. "Interview with .38 Special's Danny Chauncey." Southern Fried Magazine. 27 June 2008. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
- ^ Billy Satellite: Overview at Allmusic. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
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