Classic Rock

Spencer Davis

AS THIS ISSUE of Classic Rock went to press, Spencer Davis, best known as leader and guitarist of the Spencer Davis Group, died in hospital while being treated for pneumonia. He was 81 years old.

The news was confirmed by Spencer Davis Group drummer Pete York, who said: “Spencer was a lovely man – always very courteous

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