Danny Koker

Gospel Singer

Birthday December 17, 1933

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Detroit, MI

DEATH DATE Feb 17, 2008 (74)

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About

Notable as a singer and pianist for the Southern Gospel group the Cathedral Quartet, he is also remembered for his work with the Foggy River Boys and the Weatherfords.

Before Fame

In 1963, he formed the Cathedral Quartet at Ohio's Cathedral of Tomorrow along with fellow singers Glen Payne and Bobby Clark.

Trivia

For a time, he owned a Las Vegas-based TV station.

Family Life

Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Yugoslavian parents, he later lived in Nevada, Ohio, and Florida. His son, Danny "The Count" Koker, became the star of the History channel reality series Counting Cars.

Associated With

He and George Younce were both members of the Cathedral Quartet.