Danny Whitten | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Danny Ray Whitten[1] |
| Born | May 8, 1943 Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | November 18, 1972 (aged 29) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock, country rock, blues-rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1962–1972 |
| Labels | Liberty, 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.