Danny Whitten | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Danny Ray Whitten[1] |
Born | Columbus, Georgia, U.S. | May 8, 1943
Died | November 18, 1972 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 29)
Genres | Hard rock, country rock, blues-rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1962–1972 |
Labels | Liberty, Valiant, Loma, a division of Autumn, White Whale, Reprise |
Danny Ray Whitten (May 8, 1943 – November 18, 1972) was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work with Neil Young's backing band Crazy Horse, and for the song "I Don't Want to Talk About It", a hit for Rod Stewart and Everything but the Girl.