Billy Davis performing "Tore Up". Billy Davis originally recorded the song with Hank Ballard and The Midnighters in the 1960s. Mighty Michael (Michael Avi) on guitar, Mark Croft on keys, Michael Davis on bass, and Sal Wilcher on drums. December 31, 2023. New Year's Eve.
Billy was the lead guitarist for Hank Ballard and The Midnighters for 30 years. Billy Davis is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Doo Wop Hall of Fame, and National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. At 17 years old he started his own group, Billy Davis & The Upsetters. He was also the lead guitarist for Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Joe Tex, Ben E. King, and many other artists. Billy was a mentor and friend of Jimi Hendrix.