Pete York: Last News

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSpencer Davis, the veteran British rock musician renowned for hits that bore his name but he did not sing, has died, died Monday of a heart attack, according to his former drummer Pete York, cited in the Birmingham Mail and multiple media reports. He was 81.While the Spencer Davis Group performed for decades, its biggest hits — including such frequently covered mid-1960s classics as “Gimme Some Lovin'” and “I’m a Man” — were sung not by Davis but a teenaged Steve Winwood, making the group, like the Dave Clark 5 and the J.

In the call, he stated Spencer had died from a heart attack in California where he lived Yesterday, Monday, October 19.Jim told spoke of his death to Birmingham LiveHe told the publication: "I took Pete's call half an hour ago and thought: 'What a shame'."Spencer was a lovely man - always very courteous and a purist about music."Spencer founded The Spencer Davis Group back in 1963 in Birmingham.When formed the band included Steve Winwood and his brother as well as Muff Winwood and Pete York.The name of the band that took after Spencer became known for their songs Keep On Running and Gimme Some Lovin' which reached No 2 in November, 1966.Since hearing of the late musician's death, many have paid tribute to him via social media.Radio