Danny Joe Brown
- March 10, 2005
- 53 years
- kidney failure
About Danny Joe Brown
Danny Joe Brown, 53, American singer (Molly Hatchet), kidney failure.
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|Danny Joe Brown (August 24, 1951 – March 10, 2005) was an American singer. He was the lead singer of the Southern rock group Molly Hatchet and was co-writer of the band's biggest hits from the late 1970s.
Biography
Brown was born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1951 and graduated from Terry Parker High School in 1969. Shortly after graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and was stationed in New York City for two years. Once he left the Coast Guard, Brown's focus turned solely to music and he joined Molly Hatchet in 1974.
Although not a founding member, he is best known for writing and singing on such songs as "Flirtin' with Disaster" and "Whiskey Man." He was also the vocalist on "Dreams I'll Never See," a faster-tempoed cover of the Allman Brothers song. The band's sound was immediately recognizable by Brown's distinct voice: a deep, raspy, throaty growl.
After Molly Hatchet
Brown left Molly Hatchet in 1980 because of chronic diabetes and pancreatic problems, but soon started his own band, The Danny Joe Brown Band, which released a single studio album in 1981. He rejoined Molly Hatchet in 1982 only to leave again after a massive stroke in 1995 while driving to his brother's house.
After a long battle with diabetes and the effects of the stroke, Brown was able to take the stage one last time at the Jammin' for DJB benefit concert in 1998 where with the help of his friends he sang "Flirtin' with Disaster."
Death
Brown moved into his mother's home in Davie, Florida, after becoming ill.
On Thursday, March 10, 2005, after Brown had been hospitalized for four weeks, he returned to his home in Davie, Florida. Less than an hour later, with family and friends at his side, he died from complications of pneumonia. He was 53 years old.
His obituary attributed his death to kidney failure, a complication of the type 1(Juvenile) diabetes he had since age 19, along with Hepatitis C.
Brown is buried at Lauderdale Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Discography
With Molly Hatchet
- Molly Hatchet (1978)
- Flirtin' with Disaster (1979)
- No Guts...No Glory (1983)
- The Deed Is Done (1984)
- Double Trouble Live (1985)
- Lightning Strikes Twice (1989)
- Devil’s Canyon (1996) (credited but doesn't appear on the album)
With The Danny Joe Brown Band
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In what city was Danny Joe Brown born?
- A.New York City, New York
- B.Jacksonville, Floridacorrect
- C.Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- D.Davie, Florida
Danny Joe Brown was born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1951.
Source: Biography section
2.What branch of the military did Danny Joe Brown serve in after high school?
- A.U.S. Marine Corps
- B.U.S. Navy
- C.U.S. Army
- D.U.S. Coast Guardcorrect
After graduating from Terry Parker High School, Danny Joe Brown enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Source: Biography section
3.In what year did Danny Joe Brown join the band Molly Hatchet?
- A.1978
- B.1969
- C.1974correct
- D.1980
Danny Joe Brown joined the Southern rock group Molly Hatchet in 1974.
Source: Biography section
4.Which of these songs was a cover performed by Danny Joe Brown as a vocalist?
- A.Dreams I'll Never Seecorrect
- B.Flirtin' with Disaster
- C.Whiskey Man
- D.Lightning Strikes Twice
Danny Joe Brown was the vocalist on the song Dreams I'll Never See, a cover of an Allman Brothers track.
Source: Biography section
5.What event led to Danny Joe Brown leaving Molly Hatchet for the second time in 1995?
- A.A massive strokecorrect
- B.A conflict with band members
- C.A diagnosis of Hepatitis C
- D.A heart attack
Danny Joe Brown left Molly Hatchet in 1995 following a massive stroke he suffered while driving.
Source: After Molly Hatchet section
6.How many studio albums did The Danny Joe Brown Band release?
- A.Three
- B.Zero
- C.Two
- D.Onecorrect
After leaving Molly Hatchet, Danny Joe Brown started his own band which released a single studio album in 1981.
Source: After Molly Hatchet section
7.What health condition did Danny Joe Brown have since the age of 19?
- A.Heart disease
- B.Type 1 Juvenile diabetescorrect
- C.Hepatitis C
- D.Chronic pneumonia
Danny Joe Brown suffered from type 1 Juvenile diabetes starting from the age of 19.
Source: Death section
8.Where did Danny Joe Brown perform for the last time in 1998?
- A.The Davie Community Center
- B.Terry Parker High School
- C.Jammin' for DJB benefit concertcorrect
- D.Lauderdale Memorial Park
Danny Joe Brown took the stage one last time in 1998 at the Jammin' for DJB benefit concert.
Source: After Molly Hatchet section
9.What was the immediate cause of death cited on Danny Joe Brown's obituary?
- A.Hepatitis C
- B.A massive stroke
- C.Pneumonia
- D.Kidney failurecorrect
Danny Joe Brown's obituary attributed his death to kidney failure, a complication of his diabetes.
Source: Death section
10.Which of these high schools did Danny Joe Brown graduate from in 1969?
- A.Jacksonville High
- B.Davie Senior High
- C.Terry Parker High Schoolcorrect
- D.Lauderdale Academy
Danny Joe Brown graduated from Terry Parker High School in 1969.
Source: Biography section
11.How long was Danny Joe Brown hospitalized before his death in 2005?
- A.Two weeks
- B.Eight weeks
- C.Four weekscorrect
- D.Six weeks
Danny Joe Brown returned home on March 10, 2005, after having been hospitalized for four weeks.
Source: Death section
12.Where is Danny Joe Brown buried?
- A.Jacksonville Cemetery
- B.Lauderdale Memorial Parkcorrect
- C.Terry Parker Memorial Park
- D.Davie Gardens Memorial
Danny Joe Brown is buried at Lauderdale Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Source: Death section
13.What band was Danny Joe Brown the lead singer of?
- A.The Allman Brothers
- B.The Danny Joe Brown Band
- C.Lynyrd Skynyrd
- D.Molly Hatchetcorrect
Danny Joe Brown was the lead singer of the Southern rock group Molly Hatchet.
Source: Biography section
14.For how long was Danny Joe Brown stationed in New York City while in the Coast Guard?
- A.Four years
- B.Two yearscorrect
- C.Three years
- D.One year
Danny Joe Brown enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and was stationed in New York City for two years.
Source: Biography section
15.How old was Danny Joe Brown when he passed away?
- A.49
- B.53correct
- C.51
- D.55
Danny Joe Brown was 53 years old when he died in March 2005.
Source: Death section
16.Which album by Molly Hatchet lists Danny Joe Brown as a member, despite him not actually appearing on it?
- A.Devil’s Canyoncorrect
- B.The Deed Is Done
- C.Double Trouble Live
- D.Lightning Strikes Twice
Danny Joe Brown was credited on the 1996 album Devil’s Canyon, but he does not actually appear on the recording.
Source: Discography section
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