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Spencer Davis' close friend told Mirror Online his death was "not entirely unexpected".

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.

Spencer Davis has died at the age of 81.The multi-instrumentalist and founder of The Spencer Davis Group passed away yesterday (October 19) while being treated for pneumonia, his agent Bob Birk told the BBC.Birk remembered Davis as “a highly ethical, very talented, good-hearted, extremely intelligent, generous man.

Musician Spencer Davis, who founded the beat band The Spencer Davis Group, has died at the age of 81.The Welsh singer produced several hits in the 1960s including Keep on Running, I'm A Man and Gimme Some Lovin'.He died on October 19 from a heart attack in California, according to the band's drummer Pete York.Following the news, tributes have been paid on social media by fans and friends of the musician. Taking to Twitter, actor Stuart Anthony wrote: "Saddened to hear that Spencer Davis has passed away aged 81.

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

Musician Spencer Davis, who founded the beat band The Spencer Davis Group, has died.