Like hip-hop itself, David Franklin Reeves Jr. was born in New York City.
He made his name in Hollis, Queens first with Kurtis Blow’s backing band Orange Krush, but in a major way with his Oberheim DMX drum machine as producer and DJ for Blow, The Fat Boys and Run-DMC.
While he’s got just one solo full-length (Davy’s Ride, 1987), the 63-year-old’s legacy and impact on rap music cannot be understated. He’s the special guest at this monthly gig in West Tampa, a classic Tampa neighborhood you can read more about on p. 13.
There’s no cover to attend Davy DMX’s set at Tampa’s Whiskey & Rhythm (1704 North Howard Ave.) on Thursday, Feb. 1, but there’s a free RSVP link on Eventbrite.com. Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters.
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This article appears in Jan 25-31, 2024.
