Dana French: About The Artist

7/10/2008 7:30:00 PM
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1 East Wilson Street Batavia, Il

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7/24/2008 7:30:00 PM
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1 East Wilson Street Batavia, Il

Some people are born with music in their blood, and Dana French is one of them. Born in Chicago, Dana's father Wallace French established himself as a first pick drummer throughout the Chicagoland area. He played with such greats as: The Earnest Tubbs Band, Porter Wagner's Band, and Buck Owens. Dana was there and met these giants of the industry, and this had a major influence on him. Playing guitar since the age of 7 and writing songs almost as long has given Dana a wealth of songs to draw from.

With the music gene firmly implanted, and the desire that it takes, the late '70s found Dana co-founding the rocking R&B band Deluxury. With the popular base of support throughout a six state area, it was not long before the band worked with national acts. Deluxury released one album on Hollywood California's "Hot Vinyl Records." Sponsorships included Miller Beer, Hammer guitars, Shure mics, Audio Technica, and many more.

Dana has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with such well known acts as: The Fabulous Thunder Birds, Jimmy Vaughn, Dickey Betts, Robert Plant, Joan Baez, Joe Jackson, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Stevie and Dana became friends instantly and later spent many hours playing together.

Once leaving Deluxury in the late '80s, Dana continued to work throughout the tri-state area. This time he was playing music closer to his soul. His unique style allowed Dana to work with the top artists of the day, including Robin Trower, Ronnie Montrose, Lonnie Brooks, Koko Taylor, Mick Taylor, Lonnie Mack, Buddy Miles, and many more.