William Grenville "Bill" Davis, PCCCOOntQC (born July 30, 1929) was the 18thPremier of Ontario, Canada, from 1971 to 1985. Davis was first elected as the MPP for Peel in the 1959 provincial election where he was a backbencher in Leslie Frost's government. Under John Robarts, he was a cabinet minister overseeing the education portfolio. He succeeded Robarts as Premier of Ontario and held the position until resigning in 1985.
Davis was born in Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, the son of Vera (Hewetson) and Albert Grenville Davis. His father was a successful local lawyer. He married twice, first to Helen MacPhee (b. 1931, m. 1955, d. 1962), with whom he had four children (Neil, Nancy, Cathy, Ian), before marrying Kathleen MacKay (m. 1962).
Davis was politically active from a young age. Local Progressive ConservativeMember of Parliament (MP) Gordon Graydon was a frequent guest at his parents' house, and Davis himself became the first delegate younger than seventeen years to attend a national Progressive Conservative convention in Canada. He frequently campaigned for local Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Thomas Laird Kennedy, who briefly served as Premier of Ontario in 1949.
William "Bill" Davis (born New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He is the founder, lead guitarist, and lead vocalist of the rock band Dash Rip Rock, and a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Davis founded Dash Rip Rock in 1984 and is often credited as a pioneer in "country punk," "cowpunk," and alt-country music that combines elements of rock with country and outlaw country with punk rock, but Davis has said in interviews that he considers his music to be widely roots-based. His work has been inspired by a variety of styles, including rock, country, punk, power pop, punk, soul and, at times, Cajun.
The Austin Chronicle called him "the brains behind Dash’s brawn, a barroom poet with a wicked sense of humor and a shameless knack for a good lick."
Other projects
Davis contributed guitar work and backing vocals on six songs on Glenn Tilbrook's (lead singer and guitarist of the British band Squeeze) solo album titled Transatlantic Ping Pong. His guitar work is also featured on Mojo Nixon's Root Hog or Die, and on the country punk supergroup Otis album that featured John Doe, Bill Davis, and Country Dick Montana and was produced by Jim Dickinson. He also was a guitarist for two years with Trent Summar and the New Row Mob. In 2013 Davis contributed guitar work and vocals on The Vibrators song "Rock N' Roll Clown" for their record On the Guest List. In 2011 and 2014, Davis was a member and founder of the sometimes band Jello Biafra and the New Orleans Raunch & Soul All-Stars. In 2012, he played lead guitar for a special show in New Orleans featuring Clarence "Blowfly (musician)" Reid, the grandfather of dirty rap. In 2014 Punk News announced that Bill Davis would be appearing on lead guitar and lead vocals on a track on a forthcoming Black Oak Arkansas tribute album with Greg Ginn of Black Flag, Paul Leary and Jeff Pinkus of Butthole Surfers, Shooter Jennings, and others.
Davis then qualified for the 2007 PDC World Darts Championship where he was beaten by Andy Jenkins in the first round. He followed this with a third round showing in the 2007 US Open, losing to Kevin Painter. Davis then reached the last 16 of the PDPA Players Championship in Las Vegas, but failed to qualify for the Desert Classic.
Davis reached the semi final of the North American Darts Championship on the eve of the 2008 US Open, losing to eventual winner Darin Young. He then reached the last 16 of the US Open, defeating Tony Eccles before losing to surprise package David Fatum who went on to reach the semi finals. He also qualified for the 2008 Desert Classic through the US Order of Merit, losing in the first round to Mark Walsh.
Davis was a lead graphic designer for NBC and received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Design and Title Sequences for his animated title and segue films on NBC, The First 50Years: A Closer Look in 1978. He created over 200 "More to Come" on-air slides for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and he designed the logo for The Gong Show.
Later, Davis worked as an animation director and designer for Kurtz & Friends, and was vice-president of development and creative director for computer games companies Sierra On-Line and Rocket Science Games.
William Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario and one of the country's longest-serving premiers, has died at 92. A statement from his family said Davis died in Brampton, Ont., on Sunday morning of natural causes.
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published: 08 Aug 2021
How did Bill Davis enter politics?
Brampton's Bill Davis wanted to serve in the House of Commons. So how did he end up as a provincial politician? He told the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives in 2017.
The interview is audio-only, with photos from the collection of the Region of Peel Archives at PAMA.
published: 01 Mar 2021
Memorial service for former Ontario premier Bill Davis – November 11, 2021
A memorial service is held in Toronto for William ‘Bill’ Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario, who passed away on August 8, 2021, at the age of 92. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is attending, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Toronto Mayor John Tory, and Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown are among those paying tribute.
published: 04 Nov 2021
Bill Davis Racing - The Rise and Fall
Bill Davis Racing was well known in the 1990's and 2000's, primarily for running the Caterpillar car, but hear the complete story of their rise and fall in this video.
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From a missed opportunity with Jeff Gordon to winning the 2002 Daytona 500 to closing down following 2008, Bill Davis Racing offered NASCAR a lot of history for the sport over the years.
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published: 22 May 2019
The One and Only Bill Davis "Act!"
The One and Only Bill Davis with Melanie Davis performing "Act!" at Music City Roots Live From The Monteagle Assembly on 6.21.2019
published: 25 Jun 2019
Rob $tone - Chill Bill ft. J.Davis & Spooks (Dir. Alex Vibe)
Rob $tone- Chill Bill ft. J.Davis & Spooks(Prod. Purpdogg)
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published: 26 Jun 2015
Bill Davis | The Agenda
A conversation with Bill Davis: first elected 50 years ago today, his 25 years in public life touch us still.
published: 12 Jun 2009
Johnny Comes Lalely ...... Wild Bill Davis ...... 1989
William Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario and one of the country's longest-serving premiers, has died at 92. A statement from his family said Davis died in Bra...
William Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario and one of the country's longest-serving premiers, has died at 92. A statement from his family said Davis died in Brampton, Ont., on Sunday morning of natural causes.
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Brampton's Bill Davis wanted to serve in the House of Commons. So how did he end up as a provincial politician? He told the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archive...
Brampton's Bill Davis wanted to serve in the House of Commons. So how did he end up as a provincial politician? He told the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives in 2017.
The interview is audio-only, with photos from the collection of the Region of Peel Archives at PAMA.
Brampton's Bill Davis wanted to serve in the House of Commons. So how did he end up as a provincial politician? He told the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives in 2017.
The interview is audio-only, with photos from the collection of the Region of Peel Archives at PAMA.
A memorial service is held in Toronto for William ‘Bill’ Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario, who passed away on August 8, 2021, at the age of 92. Prime Minister...
A memorial service is held in Toronto for William ‘Bill’ Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario, who passed away on August 8, 2021, at the age of 92. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is attending, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Toronto Mayor John Tory, and Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown are among those paying tribute.
A memorial service is held in Toronto for William ‘Bill’ Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario, who passed away on August 8, 2021, at the age of 92. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is attending, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Toronto Mayor John Tory, and Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown are among those paying tribute.
Bill Davis Racing was well known in the 1990's and 2000's, primarily for running the Caterpillar car, but hear the complete story of their rise and fall in this...
Bill Davis Racing was well known in the 1990's and 2000's, primarily for running the Caterpillar car, but hear the complete story of their rise and fall in this video.
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From a missed opportunity with Jeff Gordon to winning the 2002 Daytona 500 to closing down following 2008, Bill Davis Racing offered NASCAR a lot of history for the sport over the years.
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*This an opinion piece backed up with facts as well, and all photos and videos are used ONLY for educational purposes and under FAIR USE LAWS*
Bill Davis Racing was well known in the 1990's and 2000's, primarily for running the Caterpillar car, but hear the complete story of their rise and fall in this video.
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From a missed opportunity with Jeff Gordon to winning the 2002 Daytona 500 to closing down following 2008, Bill Davis Racing offered NASCAR a lot of history for the sport over the years.
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Learn more about Bill Davis Trucking: https://www.billdavistrucking.com/
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Rob $tone- Chill Bill ft. J.Davis & Spooks(Prod. Purpdogg)
Directed By Alex Vibe
Buy it on iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chill-bill-feat.-j.-davi$...
Rob $tone- Chill Bill ft. J.Davis & Spooks(Prod. Purpdogg)
Directed By Alex Vibe
Buy it on iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chill-bill-feat.-j.-davi$/id1077006773
Twitter/Instagram - @imstillstoned @iamjspooks @jdavis1207 @alxeczru
Rob $tone- Chill Bill ft. J.Davis & Spooks(Prod. Purpdogg)
Directed By Alex Vibe
Buy it on iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chill-bill-feat.-j.-davi$/id1077006773
Twitter/Instagram - @imstillstoned @iamjspooks @jdavis1207 @alxeczru
William Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario and one of the country's longest-serving premiers, has died at 92. A statement from his family said Davis died in Brampton, Ont., on Sunday morning of natural causes.
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Brampton's Bill Davis wanted to serve in the House of Commons. So how did he end up as a provincial politician? He told the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives in 2017.
The interview is audio-only, with photos from the collection of the Region of Peel Archives at PAMA.
A memorial service is held in Toronto for William ‘Bill’ Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario, who passed away on August 8, 2021, at the age of 92. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is attending, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Toronto Mayor John Tory, and Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown are among those paying tribute.
Bill Davis Racing was well known in the 1990's and 2000's, primarily for running the Caterpillar car, but hear the complete story of their rise and fall in this video.
Hit LIKE, drop a COMMENT, and hit SUBSCRIBE and turn on NOTIFICATIONS!!!!
From a missed opportunity with Jeff Gordon to winning the 2002 Daytona 500 to closing down following 2008, Bill Davis Racing offered NASCAR a lot of history for the sport over the years.
Follow me on Twitter: http://goo.gl/R6WPpA
My Instagram: http://goo.gl/VXorgK
Thanks for watching. Have another suggestion for a team I should cover? Let me know down in the comments.
Learn more about Bill Davis Trucking: https://www.billdavistrucking.com/
*This an opinion piece backed up with facts as well, and all photos and videos are used ONLY for educational purposes and under FAIR USE LAWS*
Rob $tone- Chill Bill ft. J.Davis & Spooks(Prod. Purpdogg)
Directed By Alex Vibe
Buy it on iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chill-bill-feat.-j.-davi$/id1077006773
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William Grenville "Bill" Davis, PCCCOOntQC (born July 30, 1929) was the 18thPremier of Ontario, Canada, from 1971 to 1985. Davis was first elected as the MPP for Peel in the 1959 provincial election where he was a backbencher in Leslie Frost's government. Under John Robarts, he was a cabinet minister overseeing the education portfolio. He succeeded Robarts as Premier of Ontario and held the position until resigning in 1985.
Davis was born in Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, the son of Vera (Hewetson) and Albert Grenville Davis. His father was a successful local lawyer. He married twice, first to Helen MacPhee (b. 1931, m. 1955, d. 1962), with whom he had four children (Neil, Nancy, Cathy, Ian), before marrying Kathleen MacKay (m. 1962).
Davis was politically active from a young age. Local Progressive ConservativeMember of Parliament (MP) Gordon Graydon was a frequent guest at his parents' house, and Davis himself became the first delegate younger than seventeen years to attend a national Progressive Conservative convention in Canada. He frequently campaigned for local Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Thomas Laird Kennedy, who briefly served as Premier of Ontario in 1949.