Davis, David (and the Warrior River Boys)

A traditional bluegrass band from Cullman, Alabama.
Davis’s father and grandfather were both musicians, and his uncle Cleo Davis was in Bill Monroe’s first Blue Grass Boys (1939).
The Warrior River Boys were originally formed in the mid-1950’s by Garry Thurmond. Due to his declining health, he turned the band over to 23-year-old Davis in 1984.
Davis plays mandolin and sings lead.
Band has included legendary musicians such as fiddler Charlie Cline and former bluegrass boy Tom Ewing.
1990, released New Beginnings album (Rounder).
1993, released Sounds Like Home album (Rounder).
2004, released David Davis & The Warrior River Boys album (Rebel Records).
2006, released Troubled Times album (Rebel).
2009, released Two Dimes & A Nickel album (Rebel).
2014, Davis was inducted into the National Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame.
2024, died at the age of 63 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.