Debbie Davies (born August 22, 1952) is an American

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. Davies was born in

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, United States. She has been the featured guitarist in several female based bands including Maggie Mayall and the Cadillacs (led by

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's wife),Komara, Edward M. (ed.) (2006). ''Encyclopedia of the Blues'', p. 251. Routledge. and Fingers Taylor and the Ladyfinger Revue (who opened for

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during his 1991 tour). Besides her solo work, Davies is best known for her work with

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as a member of his band, the Icebreakers, from 1988 to 1991. Over the years she has collaborated with several well-known musicians such as

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and Chris Layton (aka Double Trouble),

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, J. Geils and

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. She continues to record and tour.

Awards

Davies won the 1997 W. C. Handy Award for Best Contemporary Female Artist. and the 2010 Blues Music Award for Best Traditional Female Artist.

Discography

Albums

* 1993 - ''Picture This'' * 1994 - ''Loose Tonight'' * 1997 - ''I Got That Feeling'' * 1998 - ''Round Every Corner'' * 1998 - ''Grand Union'' * 1999 - ''Homesick for the Road'' * 1999 - ''Tales From The Austin Motel'' * 2001 - ''Love The Game'' * 2003 - ''Key To Love'' * 2005 - ''All I Found'' * 2007 - ''Blues Blast'' * 2009 - ''Holdin' Court'' * 2012 - ''After The Fall'' * 2015 - ''Love Spin''

Compilation albums

*2002 - ''The Blues: From Yesterday's Masters to Today's Cutting Edge'' Shanachie, American Roots Songbook, as licensed to St. Clair Entertainment. (includes Debbie Davies: "I Just Want To Make Love To You")

References

External links

Official website
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