The Spencer Davis Group were a British blues and R&B influenced rock band formed in Birmingham in 1963 by Spencer Davis (guitar), brothers Steve Winwood and Muff Winwood, and Pete York (drums). Their best known songs include the UK No. 1 hits "Keep on Running" and "Somebody Help Me" and the UK and US Top 10 hits "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man".
The Spencer Davis Group rehearsing before a performance in Amsterdam in 1966. L-R: Muff Winwood, Spencer Davis, Pete York, and Steve Winwood
The Spencer Davis Group in 1974
Spencer Davis was a Welsh musician. He founded the Spencer Davis Group, a band that had several hits in the 1960s including "Keep On Running", "Gimme Some Lovin'", and "I'm a Man", all sung by Steve Winwood. Davis subsequently enjoyed success as an A&R executive with Island Records.
Davis performing in July 2006
Davis (guitar) rehearsing in Amsterdam (1966) with Muff Winwood on bass