Career
In 1928, at age 12, he founded as the Sterling High School Quartet in Greenville, South Carolina, but took the present name the following year. The group"s sound changed when Ira Tucker joined in 1938, and they recorded their first album on the Decca Records label. During a lifetime of touring and recording, he was the business leader and disciplinarian.
They also had a nomination in 2007 for best traditional gospel album, for Still Keeping lieutenant Real (MCG Records).
Davis retired in 1984. He died of a heart ailment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
