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DannyDMaking Beautiful MusicBy Mary Meldrum

He has a raspy, emotional tone that conveys beautiful stories through lyrics and melodies. Singer and songwriter Danny Dzialo—known best

as DannyD—hails from Hamtramck, Michigan and has become a music icon around the city of Detroit. Well-known in the music world for his decades of rock and

roll, DannyD creates heartfelt music and has the ability to synthesize different styles, including alternative, funk, hip-hop, and country. DannyD is probably best known and remembered by many because of his physical resemblance to rock legend Rod Stewart, whom he has performed with and enjoys imitating.

Danny D with

Steven Tyler

of Aerosmith.

Danny D singing with Rod Stewart.

Danny D singing

with Roger Daltrey.

Captivated by a clear memory of Paul McCartney singing Let It Be when he was in 4th grade, DannyD decided at this tender age that singing and performing is what he wanted to do. Embracing his love of music, he took vocal, piano, and guitar lessons and has since grown his gift into a great music career. Motown has been a big influence on Danny’s music style. He has played on stage with Roger Daltry, Steven Tyler and, yes, Rod Stewart, just to name a few.Danny writes, performs, and records his own songs. His most recent work is a new CD named Last Call, which you can listen to on his website www.dannydlive.com. Last Call is a thoughtful compilation of nine stories put to song that expose memories of love, loss, music, friendship, sights, and sounds that have impacted the artist’s life. Influenced by his Detroit music roots, DannyD has matured into a refined overall musician. His unique smooth, throaty sound mixes well with any combination of voices and songs. Indeed, this fact is not lost on some famous musicians and singers who have partnered with DannyD on stage. Danny has opened for big names like Mitch Ryder, Eddie Money, Air Supply, David Lee Roth, The Romantics, and Uncle Kracker. Now a father of five children, DannyD has struggled with Tourette’s syndrome since he was in the second grade. Tourette’s syndrome is a chronic neurological disorder that affects over 200,000 people in America. Tourette’s is characterized by disruptive vocal and physical tics and outbursts. The physical demands on DannyD’s body from

a lifetime of tics have taken their toll. The involuntary muscle contractions can pull so hard that they create severe aches and pains. Although he suffers from full blown Tourette’s, over the years some of his tics have lessened. He discovered that his symptoms would disappear when he would sing and perform; he learned to channel the energy from his disorder into an electrifying stage performance. “I started making noises when I was seven years old. When I was a teen, I formed a band, hit the stage, and my whole concept of who I was changed—an entertainer—just focusing on that and my music, and the Tourette’s just went away,” he shares. DannyD is adamant about not being defined or confined by Tourette’s syndrome. He is more interested in using the disorder to make an important point about determination and sticking to your dreams.

“My goal is to inspire, motivate, and encourage people to go for their dreams no matter what the obstacles might be,” he shares. “It doesn’t matter if you are young or old or what your circumstances are. You can accomplish your dreams if you set your mind to it.” DannyD is the person who introduced the Digital Jukebox to America. He has performed in Vegas and at the casinos in Detroit as well. A trusted, well-loved, and solid performer, DannyD is a favorite with many famous musicians, but he also has a loyal and deep fan base that loves his artistry and supports him and his powerful message of inspiration.

DannyD | dannydlive.com

Danny D with Gene Simmons of KISS.