THE DONOVAN KNOX BAND

Donovan Knox is indeed a multi-faceted and talented artist who truly embodies the title - jack of all trades. He's a singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, producer and not to mention a guitarist of note.

Born in Durban, Donovan joined the rock band ‘White Angels’. After he completed his studies he moved to Johannesburg, where he got introduced to the legendary bassist from an Afro-Rock band “Harrari”, Om Alec Khaoli who was at the time in the process of establishing his own band called “Umoja”. On realizing Donovan’s potential and natural talent, he established him as a lead vocalist and guitarist.

As fate would have it, his timing was amazing because the same year he joined the band, Alec had signed a deal to record Umoja’s debut album titled "Brown Sugar" in the United States of America. There he met and got an opportunity to work with the heavy-weights of the music industry, like Stevie Wonder's drummer (Dennis Davis), Todd Cochrane from Stanley Clarke's band; Jim Cassel and Howard Kenny.

Umoja instantly became a household name and after a good 4 to 5 years touring the band, Donovan decided to venture out on his own, once again leaving his comfort zone in search of his dream to be a rock star.

Armed with skills and the invaluable experience acquired while in Umoja, he founded his own band which he called "Image", enlisting the now popular artists such as, Don Laka, Godfrey Mgcina and Sello Chicco Twala, who had also at the genesis of their own musical careers been in the group Umoja.

He performed and lived in the U.K for about 6 years, honing his skills and playing with a band called “The Uncle Phil Band”.  They gigged in London at various high profile clubs and venues and received great reviews. His love for the electric guitar led him to be an avid guitar collector and he managed to put together an impressive collection of highly priced guitars which would leave most rock stars gasping with envy. After a long absence from his native country (S.A), he decided that it was time to go back home and share his experiences and fine-tuned musical skills with his people.

On his return, his first order of business was to work on his debut solo project, but first he went out and set up his own fully fledged recording studios in Northcliff (Johannesburg) called Sbuday Recording Studios.  There he tirelessly toiled to produce an impressive 10 track album titled “Galaxy” which fuses R&B and Rock, and truly tailored to capture both the local and international market.

Donovan’s Band consists of Donovan himself on vocals and guitar, Cuan Du Chenne on Drums, the well known and seasoned Jerome Bezuidenhout on Bass and the imitable Mark Watson (ex Bongo Maffin) on Keys. All very experienced and seasoned musicians.

This incredibly fresh and sophisticated four piece have performed at many venues in Jo’burg to rave reviews and already have people queuing up to review Donovan’s upcoming solo album. So don’t miss out!!!  

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