01:15 Information given regarding other stages, 02:30 Given the name Joe “Cool” Davis because of an error in social security 3:45 Inspiration from Joe May, Rue Davis, and mostly Jackie Wilson as a solo artist regarding his style. Reverend Louis Landrum had a huge impact on Davis, as he taught him the piano and music. 5:02 Describes concept of style and how he has written since age sixteen and the role of gospel music at clubs because gospel should be heard as music rather than just religious regardless of the backlash he recieves from the church due to those drinking and partying around gospel music 7:46 Describes opening for Al Green, Nevel Brother, Betty Wright, Soloman Burke at venus such as Tipatina’s as a gospel artist 08:45 Uses unusal instraments such as horns in gospel 09:57 Cannot describe experience winning Gospel Music Heritage Award, Introsepctive Award, and Big Easy Award 10:32 Central City has shaped Davis 11:13 Believes community service is important and has taught as a substitute 13:50 Davis discusses his experiences as a bouncer at Tipatina’s for twelve years and for his security business 15:54 Owns and produces Cool Records, his own record label where he can write and rearrange music 18:16 Demonstration – “I Found Jesus” 20:25 Demonstration – “Share Your Life” 23:33 Demonstration- “That’s the Way God Planned It” 25:00 End
