| THEODORE ROOSEVELT DAVIS, JR. | ||
| Teddy Davis Jr. hails from Boston, Massachusetts. Interested in music from a very young age, he was already performing at age eight. Teddy both studied and taught at the New England Conservatory of Music during the years from 1966-1974. He served as the former lead vocalist with the Platters, singing with the Drifters, and background vocalist for Jimmy Vaughn of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Most notably, Teddy Davis Jr stood out as lead vocalist for the world-renown Del-Vikings for 10 years. A truly memorable show was with the Drifters on the last Jerry Lewis Telethon in 2013. Mr. Davis continued to develop his musical style. He also has his own band, The Teddy Davis Jr. Group and performed his one-man show at the Marriot’s Grand Chateau for 5 years that ended during Covid-19. Throughout his musical career, Teddy Davis Jr. has performed in the US and abroad, combining his many talents. Along with production and musical direction, Mr. Davis’ talents also include serving as master of ceremonies, choreographing, dancing, singing, and playing more than eight instruments. He has lived in Las Vegas for 33 years. Currently, he performs locally with several different groups, as musical director, lead vocalist, and bass guitarist. Most recently Mr. Davis has performed at the South Point on the Dennis Bono Show, and at the various Henderson senior centers. He is an actor and teacher as well. You may recognize him as the narrator from the Blues School House program at the Mandalay Bay House of Blues. Mr. Davis is also an accomplished teacher of vocals, choreography, and many instruments at several of the local public schools and community centers. If you are interested in taking a class, or having him perform for an event, please contact him directly. Thank you very much! | ||
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PDJ, Karaoke, Lead Vocalist: *Weddings, Private Parties *Singing Telegrams Along With: Teacher of all Instruments and Vocals Tribute Group Performances Including: * The Platters * The Drifters * Marvin Gaye * Lionel Richie * Sly and the Family Stone * Motown Show/Covers for various R&B, Blues *Jazz, Pop, Rock and Roll, Funk
Teddy Davis Jr.
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THEODORE ROOSEVELT DAVIS, JR.
Lead Vocals and Musical Director. 1999 - 2016
2. International House of Blues 1999 - 2016
Narrator, Lead Vocals, Impersonator, Vocal Director and Choreographer
3. Anthem Country Club Two Clubside Drive Henderson, Nevada 89052 2012 - 2016
Musical Instrument and Vocal Teacher
4. Lady J Huston Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals and Musical Director. 2013
5. Jr. Brantley And Friends Bass and Lead Vocals. (702) 696-9689 2000 - 2021
6. CCSD 2832 Flamingo Rd. LV, NV 89121 2005 - 2011
Assistant Choir and Choreographer
7. Doolittle Community Center 1950 J St. Las Vegas, NV 89106 2003 - 2005
Guitar Teacher
8. The Smith Center Of Performing Arts 361 Symphony Park Avenue LV, NV 89106
(Band Director in Conjunction with CCSD Music Programs) 2014- Current
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1993-2004: The Del Vikings- Lead vocalist, musical director and master of ceremonies.
1997-1999: Buck Ram's Platters - Lead vocals and choreographer.
1992-1993: Davis, Lace and Star- Leader of group, musical director, lead vocals, bass guitar.
1991-1992: Teddy’s Sangria
- Leader of group, musical director. Las Vegas performances onlead vocals and bass with featured vocalist, Dana Plato (
Different Strokes TV Show)1989-1991: Movin’ On-
Leader of group, musical director, lead vocals, bass guitar.(Boyd Group Hotel/Casino circuit)
1987-1989: Production/opening act (Maurice Starr of New Kids on the Block)
1985-1987: Pulse- Production (producer of record album "Pulse") lead vocals and bass.
1970-1975: The Indigos- Assistant Business Manager, musical director, lead vocals and bass
1974-1975: Black Ivory- Bass guitar and background vocals
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ADDITIONAL CREDITS
New Kids on the Block
Kool and the Gang
Lionel Ritchie and the Commodores
The Moments
Gill Scott Heron
Roger and the Zapp Band
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Film
:Narrator of
Black Confederates: "The Forgotten Men In Gray"A 2002 Stan Armstrong Production Film
Extra Actor featured in
Honey I Blew Up The Kid, Honeymoon In Las Vegas,
Teddy Davis Jr.
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