voc, g, *1987 IM, Port St Mary
Singer / Musician of Blues and Rock
Davy Knowles (born 1987) is a Manx blues guitarist and singer. Knowles, formerly of the blues-rock band Back Door Slam, is now working as a solo artist under the name Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam. With Back Door Slam, he played lead guitar and sang on their debut album, Roll Away. After a split-up with bassist Adam Jones and drummer Ross Doyle, Knowles released his first solo album, Coming Up for Air, on 19 May 2009. Knowles drew his musical influences from blues musicians that he grew up listening to such as Dire Straits, Peter Green, and Eric Clapton's Cream. Due to his home country's proximity to Ireland, Knowles has stated that his music also is influenced by the Celtic genre, which is noted to be present in the song "Roll Away". In April 2009, Knowles toured with British guitarist
Back Door Slam |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Best Of The Bootlegs 2017 | Davy Knowles | 2018 | Compil. |
Three Miles From Avalon | Davy Knowles | 2016 | Album |
Taste Of Danger | Davy Knowles, Jonatha Brooke | 2010 | Album |
Tear Down The Walls | Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam | 2010 | Single |
Coming Up For Air | Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam | 2009 | Album |
Live At The Gaiety Theatre | Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam | 2009 | Album |