Artist description Group leader, Jan Davis, is a true rebel because he refuses to stick to one genre or style. When asked, "What is your style?" He just shakes his head and tells you it's whatever his guitar fans want to hear, from electric to pure acoustic, Jan's styles are as diversified as his latest CD album: Jan Davis - Diversified Genres.

Music Style Guitar driven: Rock, Pop, Blues, Smooth Jazz, Surf & Flamenco Guitar

Musical Influences Roy Orbison, Sabicas, Carlos Montoya

Similar Artists Bob Seeger, Gipsy Kings, Aerosmith

Artist History **JAN DAVIS BIOGRAPHY** Jan's early recordings were with Dick Dale, (Miserlou) B. Bumble & The Stingers (Bumble Boogie) The Routers, Ernie Fields, Jr., Ernie Freeman, Rene' Hall and more. Did you ever wonder who was doing the red-hot "rebel yell" at the top of the soundtrack on the film: PULP FICTION? Or, who's been carrying MAZDA and DOMINO'S PIZZA commercials to a new high with the same glass-shattering yell, while backing up good ole' DICK DALE on a hot rhythm guitar? Your first guess was right. It's JAN DAVIS. Film and music video scoring was something Jan had always wanted to do. A video shoot was set up, using the rugged and beautiful California coastline, including Corona del Mar, Laguna and Newport Beach as a backdrop. Jan wrote and arranged a nine-selection score entitled, "Concert By The Sea," This soundtrack is a major accomplishment, as Jan performs on video his Flamenco, Classical and even a jazz composition, on dual acoustic guitars. Close up shots of his guitar fingering are extraordinary. These fantastic selections were so well received, it's also a CD album, released on Stone Tiger Records. Jan's fans asked, "Can you sing?" This was the beginning of The Spain Gang. Jan brought together seven of the finest musicians he could find and formed a group unlike any others around. They all love "Bad Boy" Jan's Flamenco-based concepts and they found out he could sing! The Spain Gang's first release was a CD EP on the Stone Tiger label entitled "I Loved You Too Much." Radio stations from New York to Hawaii soon picked the lead cut of the same title to be on their Top 30 playlists, mainly due to the hard-hitting lyric, immediately used on a PSA, (Public Service Announcement) broadcasted nationally, with Jan Davis as national spokesman for abused and battered women. All players in The Spain Gang also related to the English and Spanish versions of "Coyote," also included on the EP. These two popular cuts were selected as the only vocals out of 18 selections on their CD album: Rock 'N' Flamenco. Listen, and you'll hear why "Coyote" was chosen for its vocal content. Upon early release of "Rock 'N' Flamenco," the lead cut, "Flamenco Loco," charted at #8 on Latin charts across the USA and is still going strong in dance clubs everywhere. So what's new on Jan's plate? (Talk about versatility.) "Jan Davis - Diversified Genres" His new vocal cut, "SHAZZAM" is mainstream ROCK! His remake of the Janis Joplin hit, "Piece of My Heart" is considered 'radio friendly,' and picking up airplay across the USA, plus Internet radio. These vocal cuts are so HOT, they're blowing pop/rock fans away. Three instrumental selections from this CD album (Dark Blue, Summer Fantasy and Fugitive) have been selected by a New York filmmaker for the upcoming documentary about the FDNY 'Thank You America Tour,' entitled: "Ride On Brother." Release date is September 9th, 2002 via all PBS-TV affiliates. (End) Submitted: September, 2002 Contact Info: Donna Carleton, P/R-Promotion Director To reach Jan for telephone or other interviews: E-mail: music4fans@aol.com

Group Members Jan Davis (Lead guitar/vocals) Richard Young (Guitar/vocals) Lynn Woolever (Bass) Eugene Cordero & Juan Puga (Rhythm Guitars) and Al Lohman, Jr. (Drums)

Instruments Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion, Drums

Albums Jan Davis - Diversified Genres, Rock 'N' Flamenco, Concert By The Sea, Jan Davis - Guitar Legacy, Jan Davis - Rock 'n Surf (netCD)

Press Reviews 20th Century Guitar Magazine, Billboard, Cash Box, Rocky Mountain Telegram, Pipeline Magazine, (UK) Orange County Express, Latino Unidas

Location Palm Springs, California - USA

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