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Danny DeGennaro Dead: Kingfish Guitarist Dies After Gunshot Wound to the Chest
- Posted on Dec 30th 2011 2:15PM by Jason MacNeil
UPDATE: Police have now ruled Dan DeGennaro's death a homicide following an autopsy on the body Friday. According to The Trentonian, detectives retrieved many weapons from the home DeGennaro was in but doubt any of the weapons are linked to the death.
Danny DeGennaro, a guitarist with the Grateful Dead-inspired group Kingfish, died Wednesday evening in a suburban Philadelphia home. He was 56.
According to ABC News, DeGennaro was found dying in a Levittown home with a gunshot wound to the chest. A tenant living in the basement of the building -- who has been questioned and is not considered a suspect -- found the musician and ran across the street to neighbor Nick Wilson for help.
DeGennaro received chest compressions from paramedics before taking him to St. Mary Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead, Phillyburbs.com reports. "We have a suspicious death," Bucks County District Attorney David Heckler said. "It does involve a gunshot wound to the chest. We're obviously treating it as a suspicious death."
An accomplished musician, DeGennaro is perhaps best known for his tenure in Kingfish, a group formed in 1973 that gained attention the following year when Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir joined the group. DeGennaro joined Kingfish in 1979 and performed alongside Weir. The band released its last studio album in 1999 and has not been active in recent years. DeGennaro last played with Kingfish in 2010 on their Live and Kicking tour.
The guitarist formed Danny D and The Torpedoes in the '70s, and also performed with Billy Squier and the late Clarence Clemons. Venerable funk guitarist T.J. Tindall and Parliament Funkadelic's Michael Hampton played with the deceased's own Danny DeGennaro Band.
"The entire remaining members of the Danny DeGennaro Band, although we are devastated, emotionally lost and shocked, want to thank all of you for your devotion and kindness," the group posted on their Facebook page earlier today. "We are discussing tributing (sic) Dan in the manner he would have loved."
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Danny DeGennaro, a guitarist with the Grateful Dead-inspired group Kingfish, died Wednesday evening in a suburban Philadelphia home. He was 56.
According to ABC News, DeGennaro was found dying in a Levittown home with a gunshot wound to the chest. A tenant living in the basement of the building -- who has been questioned and is not considered a suspect -- found the musician and ran across the street to neighbor Nick Wilson for help.
DeGennaro received chest compressions from paramedics before taking him to St. Mary Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead, Phillyburbs.com reports. "We have a suspicious death," Bucks County District Attorney David Heckler said. "It does involve a gunshot wound to the chest. We're obviously treating it as a suspicious death."
An accomplished musician, DeGennaro is perhaps best known for his tenure in Kingfish, a group formed in 1973 that gained attention the following year when Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir joined the group. DeGennaro joined Kingfish in 1979 and performed alongside Weir. The band released its last studio album in 1999 and has not been active in recent years. DeGennaro last played with Kingfish in 2010 on their Live and Kicking tour.
The guitarist formed Danny D and The Torpedoes in the '70s, and also performed with Billy Squier and the late Clarence Clemons. Venerable funk guitarist T.J. Tindall and Parliament Funkadelic's Michael Hampton played with the deceased's own Danny DeGennaro Band.
"The entire remaining members of the Danny DeGennaro Band, although we are devastated, emotionally lost and shocked, want to thank all of you for your devotion and kindness," the group posted on their Facebook page earlier today. "We are discussing tributing (sic) Dan in the manner he would have loved."
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December 31 2011 at 3:48 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down ReplyYes, no need to talk down about Danny. He is the one who would stand up for you if someone was unjustly attacking you, verbally or otherwise. And he did this from the time he was a kid, before most young people even consider such things.
December 31 2011 at 8:09 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replydrugs..wanna bet..?....something went wrong...he got shot
December 31 2011 at 6:23 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThis is sad to hear .... Being from Philly, This was a good band from the late 70's on ward..... RIP Danny ...... Thanks for the good music ....
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What a talent. I hope you find peace in your new life. For those of you who keep asking who this man is, look him up. There NEVER HAS been and NEVER WILL BE music like we had in from the 50's-late 70's. This man played with some of the best. God bless you Danny and may your family find peace.
December 31 2011 at 1:03 AM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyTim and Gary- this guy Danny was a man of compassion talent and a dear friend to many. You should not be so negative in your comments and respect the feelings of those of us who knew him.!
December 31 2011 at 12:51 AM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyHay Frelllebay, you don't need to talk down to people that have not heard about this person. Sorry he is dead and don't forget Jerry Garcia has been gone for awhile and no one keeps up with the rest of the band. So get a grip on yourself and get over it.
December 31 2011 at 12:47 AM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply"Dah, "We have a suspicious death? No gun found and they say it is suspicious! Wow, their logic overwhelms me...............
December 31 2011 at 12:13 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySad to hear this news. Kingfish was a pretty good band.
For those who keep making the "never heard of him" comments on these stories, try doing a Google or Youtube search. Who knows, you might actually expand your musical horizons and find something you like.
Never heard of YOU!
December 31 2011 at 7:56 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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