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Dennis James Coffey (born November 11, 1940) is an American guitarist. He was a studio musician for many soul and R&B recordings, and is well known for his 1971 Top 10 hit single "Scorpio". Biography. Coffey learned to play guitar at the age of thirteen, in the Michigan Upper Peninsula town of Copper City.
SESSION GUITAR WIZARD DENNIS COFFEY’S ONE NIGHT AT MOREY’S: 1968 COMING FROM OMNIVORE RECORDINGS ON JUNE 8, 2018 Previously unissued 1968 live set features former Motown player and “Scorpio” hit .....
Mar 14, 2008 · Live TV performance of guitarist Dennis Coffey. Dennis has played at Motown with the Funk Brothers. He has played with Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Stevie W...
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Dennis Coffey is an American original. Only in America (and specifically, only in Detroit) could one man play guitar with a group of legends as diverse as Del Shannon, The Temptations, and George Clinton and Funkadelic.
Unsung session guitarist from Detroit who played on dozens of soul and funk hits and scored one of his own, "Scorpio," in 1971. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 2020s. Born. November 11, 1940 in Detroit, MI. Genre. R&B. Styles. R&B Instrumental, Detroit Rock, Funk, Motown, Pop-Soul, Soul, Fusion. Member Of. The Funk Brothers.
Jul 9, 2019 · Every Tuesday night for the last 11 years, the myth and reality of Dennis Coffey, the legendary guitar player of the famous Funk Brothers of Motown, coalesce at Northern Lights Lounge in Detroit. Coffey, along with some of the best musicians in the city, play at the bar every week, with no cover charge, usually to a packed crowd.
Feb 21, 2022 · The Unforgettables: The Best of 1971.Peak at: #6Scorpio (Coffey) by Dennis Coffey And The Detroit Guitar Band, arranged by Theodore & Coffey, produced by Mik...
Jan 5, 2017 · The mind-blowing music, often improvised, incorporates elements of soul, funk, rock and jazz, including a killer reading of Herbie Hancock’s “Maiden Voyage.”. Coffey, 76, remains active on the Detroit scene. His quartet plays every Tuesday night at the Northern Lights Lounge.
Oct 23, 2013 · January 24, 2017 • Though Motown's hits were recorded in a studio, newly discovered live recordings of session guitarist Dennis Coffey make the case that the label's iconic sound was forged in...
