Daniel Davison

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| birth_name = Daniel Travis Davison

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| birth_place = Douglasville, Georgia, U.S.

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Daniel Travis Davison (born January 28, 1983) is an American musician, songwriter, artist, and filmmaker. He is also a co-founder and former drummer of the band Norma Jean and a former drummer of Underoath and Every Time I Die.

Early life

Davison was born on January 28, 1983, in Douglasville, Georgia, where he first learned to play the drums and started his musical career.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}}

Career

=Norma Jean=

In 1997, Davison co-founded the band Luti-Kriss. They changed their name to Norma Jean after having been confused for the rapper with a similar sounding name, Ludacris.{{Clarify|date=November 2023}}{{When|date=April 2024}}

=Colour Revolt=

In early 2010, Davison joined the indie rock band, Colour Revolt. He played several shows with them and recorded drums on their latest record, The Cradle.{{cite web|url=http://lamusicblog.com/2010/08/uncategorized/cool-tour-wrap-up-interview-with-daniel-davison-of-underoath/|title=Cool Tour Wrap Up: Interview with Daniel Davison - LA Music Blog|website=lamusicblog.com|date=7 May 2023 }}

=Underoath=

In May 2010, Davison succeeded drummer Aaron Gillespie in the band Underoath before the group disbanded in 2013. Davison helped write and record what was thought to be Underoath's last and final record, Ø (Disambiguation).{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/qa_new_underoath_drummer_daniel_davison/|title=Q&A: New Underoath drummer Daniel Davison - Features - Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press}}

When Underoath reunited in 2015, Davison was not featured in the new line-up due to Gillespie coming back in the band.{{cite web |last1=Schaffner |first1=Lauryn |title=Underoath Members Bury the Hatchet, Go See The Almost Perform |url=https://loudwire.com/underoath-members-see-almost-perform/ |website=Loudwire |date=7 January 2020 |language=en}}

=Every Time I Die=

In February 2015, Davison replaced Ryan "Legs" Leger in the band Every Time I Die until 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/everytimeidie/posts/10152637237463093|title=Every Time I Die|website=www.facebook.com}} He has since also released solo songs.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}}

Other projects

=Film and video career=

Davison has directed and produced music videos. His most recent videos include the final music video for the band Anberlin for the song "Stranger Ways," and mewithoutYou's "Dorothy" and "Red Cow."{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/61630-mewithoutyou-go-train-hopping-in-red-cow-and-dorothy-combined-video/|title=mewithoutYou Go Train-Hopping in "Red Cow" and "Dorothy" Combined Video - Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|date=14 October 2015 }}

A list of his clients include: