After leaving Duke in 1966, Davis spent years as an opening act for various tours before eventually drifting away from the music industry.
While physical copies of his Duke 45s are rare collectibles, James "Thunderbird" Davis’s catalog is widely available through modern digital storefronts and streaming services. James Thunderbird Davis MP3 Download
Davis experienced a significant career resurgence in 1989 when he signed with Black Top Records . He released the critically acclaimed album Check Out Time , backed by the Black Top All-Stars (including guitarists Anson Funderburgh and Ronnie Earl). After leaving Duke in 1966, Davis spent years
His tracks are also featured on blues-centric playlists on Spotify and SiriusXM Bluesville. After leaving Duke in 1966