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Billy Davenport (April 23, 1931 – December 24, 1999) was an American drummer known for his work with blues musicians such as Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Otis Rush, and Paul Butterfield. He played on the Butterfield album East-West, and retired from music briefly until 1972, and then again from 1974 to 1981.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Davenport died in December 1999. He was inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015 as an early member of the Butterfield Band.

References

1. Erlewine, Michael (1931-04-23). "Billy Davenport - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
2. ^ Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 1998 - 1999". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
3. James Segrest, Mark Hoffman, Moanin' at Midnight: The Life and Times of Howlin' Wolf Page 373 Google Books
4. All music guide to the blues: the definitive guide to the blues - Page 140 Google Books
5. "Inductee Explorer - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". Rockhall.com. Retrieved 25 January 2018.

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