- Born
- 17 April 1954
Los Angeles - Country
- United States
Biography
DeWayne McKnight is a jazz musician who plays guitar. DeWayne McKnight was born on 17 April 1954 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under soul and funk.
DeWayne "Blackbyrd" McKnight (born April 17, 1954) is an American guitarist. From 1975 to 1978, he was a member of the Headhunters, a jazz-funk fusion band, and Parliament-Funkadelic from 1978 through 2021, with whom he still plays on occasion. He served briefly as guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers after the death of Hillel Slovak in 1988 before being replaced by John Frusciante. He also played briefly with Miles Davis in 1986.
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Also plays on
Albums where DeWayne McKnight is credited as a sideman
| 1975 | Man-Child — Herbie Hancock |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does DeWayne McKnight play?
DeWayne McKnight is known for playing guitar.
When and where was DeWayne McKnight born?
DeWayne McKnight was born 17 April 1954 in Los Angeles.
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