David Franklin Reeves Jr. (known professionally as Davy DMX, Davy D, or Davy Dee) is an American musician, DJ, and producer best known for his work in cooperation with Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, the Fat Boys, and Jam Master Jay. An early associate of Russell Simmons and Larry Smith, Dave first made his name in the 1980s.
He also toured with Public Enemy as a bassist.
Davy DMX was born in the Bronx borough of New York City on October 3, 1960. When he was ten years old, he moved with his family to Hollis, Queens, a largely African-American community notable as the home of such world-class achievers as Andrew Young, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Lani Guinier, Milt Jackson, Run-DMC, and DJ Hurricane.
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Links to Peel[]
Peel played tracks from the hip hop artist in the 80's including when he was known as Davy D on his radio programmes. He mentioned on his 06 July 1987 show that 'Keep Your Distance' was the best track on Davy D's album called Davy's Ride.
Shows Played[]
- 1984
- 17 April 1984: One For The Treble (Fresh) (Vocal Mix) (12") Tuff City
- 1985
- 31 July 1985: The DMX Will Rock (12") Tuff City
- 09 June 1987: 'Have You Seen Davy (7 inch)' (Def Jam)
- 16 June 1987: Have You Seen Davy (7") Def Jam
- 17 June 1987 (Rockradio): Have You Seen Davy (7") Def Jam
- 01 July 1987: Bustin' Loose (LP - Davy's Ride) Def Jam
- 01 July 1987: Your Love Is Like Money In The Bank (LP - Davy's Ride) Def Jam
- 06 July 1987: Keep Your Distance (LP - Davy's Ride) Def Jam
- 07 July 1987: Get Busy (We Ain't New To This) (LP - Davy's Ride) Def Jam
- 08 July 1987: Bring It (LP - Davy's Ride) Def Jam
- 14 July 1987: Live On Hollis Day (LP - Davy's Ride) Def Jam
- 17 July 1987 (Radio Bremen): Bring It (album - Davy's Ride) Def Jam
- 17 July 1987 (Radio Bremen): Keep Your Distance (album - Davy's Ride) Def Jam
- 20 July 1987: Keep Your Distance (LP - Davy's Ride) Def Jam