Kenny Bob Davis
Kenny started his career in show business as a folk-singer in the mid-sixties. It was within this atmosphere that he developed his heightened sense of audience rapport and interplay. Kenny found that his quick wit and country charm were magic ingredients that could turn any audience into a group of friends. His act blossomed into a professional presentation of comedy, music and FUN! Kenny sang, played guitar and banjo, and shared many of his real life zany characters with his audience: the zaniest being, himself.
Kenny is a natural showman and feels more at home on stage than anywhere else. He has never had a bad review. Again and again the critics have agreed on Kenny’s unique talents and his magnetic personality. They always comment on his gentle, confident stage presence and his seemingly inexhaustible flow of original comedy material. More important to Kenny is the response he receives from the people that come to see him work. They give him applause, standing ovations, and much more. They give him love.
Kenny was raised in Burbank, California and played with his group to packed houses all over Southern California for years. He made any room he worked his own and developed a enduring relationship with many fans who came back again and again. Kenny has also performed many times at Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain.
A far cry from Disneyland, Las Vegas became a second home. He was rebooked for years with his group and as a solo performer at the Stardust, the Riviera, the Frontier, and the Sahara. In addition, Kenny became a top local favorite in Lake Tahoe, at Harrah’s and Harvey's.
Kenny’s true second home is Dallas Texas where he is known as an Honorary Texas Native. He was awarded a Texas state flag that had flown over the Capital of Texas, a great honor. Kenny performed and recorded his second live album at The Railhead. For over nine years he filled the 300-seat nightclub and always left them wanting more.
In 1978, thanks to Eddie Rabbitt, Kenny started a new phase of his career by becoming an opening act comedian at the Montana State Fair. Since that time he has opened in concert for numerous top country acts such as Larry Gatlin, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Alabama, and Kenny Rogers. His biggest personal thrill, was opening for Mr. George Burns in Concert in 1988. Since then, Kenny has headlined all over the U.S. as a Stand-Up Comedian and entertainer for corporate events.
Kenny’s relationship with Larry Gatlin and their common love of golf turned Kenny Davis into Kenny Bob Davis The Golf Comic, as he is now referred to in golfing circles. He has performed at or been involved in over 250 Charity and PGA Golf events since 1978. (Thank You, Larry Bob, for the second love of my career.)
1978 also marked the beginning of a long and successful acting career. Kenny has been seen in numerous commercials and television series, showcasing his various different characters. His TV acting resume includes Murder She Wrote, MadTV, Sisters, and his Lone Star Beer Commercial won a Clio.
Kenny has also guest-starred on many TV shows as a comedian. (Prime Time Country, John Davidson, Merv Griffin, and the Norm Crosby Comedy Shop) Kenny even found time in a busy schedule to do a feature film for Steven Spielberg film, Gremlins.
With over twenty-eight years of professional performing experience, Kenny is still going strong. His career seems to grow in all directions and he loves every one of them. Kenny Davis is one of the entertainment industry's most valuable resources.