Danny Whitten

Danny Whitten
Background information
Born
Danny Ray Whitten

(1943-05-08)May 8, 1943
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
DiedNovember 18, 1972(1972-11-18) (aged 29)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresHard rock, country rock, blues-rock
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1962–1972
LabelsLiberty, Valiant, Loma, a division of Autumn, White Whale, Reprise

Danny Ray Whitten (May 8, 1943 – November 18, 1972) was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work with Neil Young's backing band Crazy Horse, and for the song "I Don't Want to Talk About It", a hit for Rod Stewart and Everything but the Girl.

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